CSO COALITION AGAINST SGBV

Raising public awareness about the harsh realities faced by women and girls in our community, particularly in relation to GBV and harmful traditional practices

[Fantanka @Fantanka1]

The Women’s (Amendment) Bill 2024 has yet to pass. We must continue our efforts to ensure its failure.

We stand in solidarity with all survivors and CSOs in the fight against FGM, a harmful practice affecting women and girls.

[Fantanka @Fantanka1]

#FGM is a harmful cultural practice with no health benefits. It is important to speak out now to protect #women & #girls now and in future. Join us at the National Assembly to “protect women and girls from a life time of pain”

[The Girls' Agenda @AllGirlsAgenda]

According to UNICEF, 73% of 🤵‍♀️ and 👯‍♀️between the ages of 15 and 49 in The Gambia have undergone. FGM robs women and👯‍♀️of their freedom and dignity. It is time to reclaim our bodies, empower our choices, and end this harmful practice once and for all.
#EndFGM
#EndFGM220
#EndFGMNow

[CSO COALITION AGAINST SGBV @CSOagainstGbv]

Currently, the CSO coalition on #FGM is holding a Press Conference at #ParadiseSuitesHotel. We continue to reinforce our commitment to the protection of the rights of women and girls.

#ENDFGM220
#DoNotRepealTheLaw

https://t.co/bHtLm0phep

[Centre for 21st Century Issues @c21st_org]

As we mark the end of the #16DaysofActivism today, let us in our different capacities advocate for the government and internet intermediaries to take these steps in the fight against online violence against women.
#16DaysOfActivism2023
#Day16
#EndGBV
#NoExcuse
#EndVAW

[CSO COALITION AGAINST SGBV @CSOagainstGbv]

#EndFGMNow

[Women In Liberation and Leadership-WILL @WomenInLiberat1]

In Commemoration of #DayOfTheGirl, we engaged young people in the fight against #FGM. This is what the young men have saying about #FGM.

🙏@atouskova & #czechrepublic Ministry of Foreign Affairs through their Local Transformative Project for supporting this activity

[CSO COALITION AGAINST SGBV @CSOagainstGbv]

Today @WomenInLiberat1, a member of the @CSOagainstGbv is holding a daylong training for Social Media influencers on FGM.

#FGM is not a women’s issue; it affects the entire community. Engaging men and boys in the conversation, as allies and advocates, creates lasting change.

[CSO COALITION AGAINST SGBV @CSOagainstGbv]

The belief that FGM makes women #unclean is a myth that perpetuates harm and discrimination. Let’s raise awareness, challenge stereotypes, and promote a society that values the rights and well-being of all women.

#ChallengeTheMyth
#SupportFGMSurvivors
#StopFGM
#DropTheKnife

[Fatou Baldeh MBE @BaldehF]

The Supreme Islamic Council released a Fatwa on FGM/C justifying the practice on religious basis & promoting the repeal of FGM laws;

See Statement from The Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) on #FGM at the 57th Session of the Commission on the Status of Women.

[CSO COALITION AGAINST SGBV @CSOagainstGbv]

#DYK more than 7 in 10 women age 15-49 in The Gambia have undergone FGM/C.

The most common type of practice in the Gambia is FGM Type 3, which involves the removal of part or all of the external genitalia and #stitching of the vaginal opening, leaving a very small opening.

[CSO COALITION AGAINST SGBV @CSOagainstGbv]

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[Hey Dumebi Oloo 🎧🎤 @Dumebioloo]

JOINT PRESS STATEMENT FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Expression of Concern by the @_AfricanUnion Commission on Human and Peoples’ Rights and the @acerwc
over the Ongoing Debate on #FGM in The #Gambia 🇬🇲
@ganodidit @GambiaNYP @OmarChampion_ @yusuphafatajo92 @yankuba_keita @RaiseTheYoung

[CSO COALITION AGAINST SGBV @CSOagainstGbv]

FGM has no health benefits, and can cause severe #physical and #psychological consequences; ➡️ bleeding, chronic pain, urinary problems, menstrual problems, complications during childbirth, and an increased risk of HIV transmission.

#StopFGMNow
#DropTheKnife
#FGMisViolation

[Fatou Baldeh MBE @BaldehF]

Is it not interesting that a group of 15 men are decided what will happen to the genitals of girls in #Gambia?

#FGM does not benefit women but harms them.

#GambiaGovernmebt has a responsibility to protect women and girls.

@Gambia_MOJ @MoWcsw @CSOagainstGbv

[CSO COALITION AGAINST SGBV @CSOagainstGbv]

FGM type 3 is the most common type practiced in The Gambia according research.

[KINTEH @LaminKinteh20]

@BaldehF @Gambia_MOJ @MoWcsw @CSOagainstGbv @ThinkYoungWomen @AllGirlsAgenda @SafeHands4Girls @NgbvTheGambia @DirectorTango @Fantanka1 @WomenInLiberat1 Yes FGM doesn’t benefit women but harms them, but FGM DOESN’T happen in the Gambia, female circumcision happens here, mutilation is very bad

[CSO COALITION AGAINST SGBV @CSOagainstGbv]

Women that have undergone FGM are at a higher risk of facing complications during childbirth that may result to death or lifelong health issues and trauma.

#StopFGM

[UNFPA in The Gambia @UNFPATheGambia]

#DYK Women who have undergone #FGM are more likely to suffer from prolonged and obstructed labour, sometimes resulting in foetal death and #ObstetricFistula ❓

FGM is a cruel violation of human rights that MUST end NOW❗️

#EndFGM

[CSO COALITION AGAINST SGBV @CSOagainstGbv]

While we reaffirm our commitment 🤝🏾 to educate, sensitize and advocate for the protection of human rights for all, we encourage synergies between individuals to efficiently challenge the status quo and create a society where girls can thrive, free from all forms of violation.

[CSO COALITION AGAINST SGBV @CSOagainstGbv]

Recently, a coalition of CSOs and partners advocating for the rights and welfare of women and girls in The Gambia, came together to demand action against the backlash preventing the full enforcement of laws protecting women and girls.
#StopGBV
#EndFGMC
#DroptheKnife