Golda Keng

Peacebuilder, Advocate, Fund-manager, Strategist, Pragmatist, Loyalist.
Daughter, Mother, Partner Sister, & friend.

[United Nations The Gambia @UNGambia]

“The Gambia is a testament to the critical value and effectiveness of the Peacebuilding Fund. Sustained support is needed to keep the momentum on the gains made with the transition in The Gambia.”

Emmanuel Daniel Joof, @NHRCGambia - #PeacebuildingWeek Panel — Dakar.

[Golda Keng @GMeiKeng]

The inaugural #Peacebuilding@20 was indeed a success!

[United Nations The Gambia @UNGambia]

The Gambia’s Peacebuilding Fund, together w/ partners, joined @PBFMauritanie in Dakar to commemorate #PeacebuildingWeek, held under the theme “Partnerships for Innovation, Inclusion & Impact.”
The event was hosted @ the Swiss Residence by the Ambassadors of Switzerland & Germany.

[United Nations The Gambia @UNGambia]

Resident Coordinator Karl‑Fredrick Paul noted that “Peacebuilding goes beyond prevention; it is rooted in building trust between citizens and their Government.”

Shared during the #PeacebuildingWeek panel in Dakar.
#PeacebuildingAt20 #InvestInPeace

[United Nations Peacebuilding and Peace Support @UNPeacebuilding]

"To build and sustain peace, all parts of society need to be involved. This is one of the bedrock principles of peacebuilding."
ASG @ElizabethSpehar on why inclusion matters, at the inaugural #PeacebuildingWeek. #PBF20

[United Nations The Gambia @UNGambia]

The Report affirms: #TJ delivers results when truth is matched w/ action.

“Truth can open the door, but it cannot by itself heal wounds, reform institutions, deliver reparations or rebuild public trust.”- AG & Minister @Gambia_MOJ, in a statement delivered by Mr. Hussein Thomasi

[Elizabeth Spehar @ElizabethSpehar]

Delighted to mark the opening of the first-ever #PeacebuildingWeek, 22 to 26 June, under the theme "UN Peacebuilding @20: Partnerships for Innovation, Inclusion and Impact." This year marks 20 years of the Peacebuilding Commission and the Secretary-General's Peacebuilding Fund.

[UNDP The Gambia @UNDP_TheGambia]

Today, together with @UNFPATheGambia and @ONU_Droits_BRAO, we launched the @UNPeacebuilding Fund-supported project: Strengthening Citizen Trust and Public Accountability for Peaceful Coexistence in The #Gambia.

The initiative will promote transparency, accountability, access to information, civic participation and inclusive governance as foundations for sustainable peace.

#PBF20
#SDG16

[United Nations The Gambia @UNGambia]

We are marking #20Years of the @UNPeacebuilding Fund & Commission supporting countries to prevent conflict & sustain peace.

For people, partnerships, and progress 🤝. A global moment to highlight how collaborative action is shaping lasting peace in 🇬🇲 & beyond. #InvestInPeace

[United Nations The Gambia @UNGambia]

🔵 FIVE DAYS TO GO!

From the halls where transitional justice takes shape to the circles where communities speak their truth, our partners are helping build a future rooted in peace, inclusion, and shared responsibility.

Be part of the journey.
#InvestInPeace #PeacebuildingWeek

[United Nations Peacebuilding and Peace Support @UNPeacebuilding]

Just 6 days to go. Peacebuilding Week begins on 22 June.
Here's a sneak peek of our exhibit at UN Headquarters in New York, where you can explore the work of the Peacebuilding Fund, the Peacebuilding Commission and more. 👀
Ready to celebrate 20 years of #Peacebuilding with partners around the world. ����#PeacebuildingWeek🕊️

[United Nations The Gambia @UNGambia]

Progress takes coordination.

Today, the UN–Government Coordination Group met to ensure our Cooperation Framework translates into action - reviewed, refined, & aligned with the needs of The #Gambia.

Grateful for the continued collaboration with the govt. to accelerate the #SDGs.

[Golda Keng @GMeiKeng]

It is on! The 🇬🇲will be Launching it's Spotlight on Transitional Justice Report, and National Stratégy & commemorating with survivors standing tall to redirect the Peacebuilding outcomes for🇬🇲

[United Nations Peacebuilding and Peace Support @UNPeacebuilding]

The first-ever @UN #PeacebuildingWeek is approaching!

From 22–26 June, the #UN system, governments, civil society, youth networks and financial institutions will come together across the globe to mark two decades of UN peacebuilding.

Under the theme “UN Peacebuilding at 20 – Partnerships for Innovation, Inclusion and Impact,” the week will spotlight #peacebuilders from around the world and look ahead to new pathways for prevention and sustainable peace.

All partners working together to prevent conflict and build sustainable peace are welcome to organize events to mark Peacebuilding Week, whether in New York or other locations around the world.

Stay tuned and explore more here: 👉 https://t.co/DckoW2yZI0

#InvestInPeace #Peacebuilding

[UNDP The Gambia @UNDP_TheGambia]

Digital governance goes beyond technology, it is about building institutions people can trust.

💬 @mmashologu1 highlighting the importance of strengthening transparent, accountable, and inclusive institutions in an increasingly digital world.

[UNDP The Gambia @UNDP_TheGambia]

@mmashologu1 @UNDPAfrica @UNDPWACA @EvelynEdroma @UNDPSierraLeone @UNDPGhana @UNDPPA @mznaab @NTikum @stbceesay @UNGambia @karlfredpaul @AmieBSissoho @leung_emi Africa is experiencing major political, economic, demographic and energy transitions.

@NTikum highlights the role of governance and technology in helping countries navigate these shifts.

[UNDP The Gambia @UNDP_TheGambia]

@mmashologu1 @UNDPAfrica @UNDPWACA @EvelynEdroma @UNDPSierraLeone @UNDPGhana @UNDPPA @mznaab @NTikum @stbceesay “Digital governance offers Africa a powerful opportunity to strengthen the social contract.”

@UNGambia Resident Coordinator, @karlfredpaul highlighted the importance of inclusive, transparent and accountable digital transformation.

[United Nations Peacebuilding and Peace Support @UNPeacebuilding]

#HappeningNow Group of Friends of the Peacebuilding Fund is meeting for its 4th quarterly meeting. Co-hosted by @SwedenUN and @UKUN_NewYork

[Golda Keng @GMeiKeng]

Deeply grateful to our Partners for the support to The Gambia's Peacebuilding priorities, including of course on Transitional Justice.

[United Nations The Gambia @UNGambia]

Since 2017, @UNPeacebuilding has been proud partners of the Gov’t, CSOs & UN 🇬🇲 on an ambitious TJ journey, promoting national reconciliation & democratic governance.

The mission begins! UNCT briefs partners on country context, TJ & Gov’t priorities, & PBF results. #PBFGambia

[Golda Keng @GMeiKeng]

We kicked off the #16Days #campaign against #GBV, esp. online violence which has offline consequences! Let's report harassment, threats, & abuse in digital spaces and holding perpetrators accountable. Let's be a protectors not perpetrators!
Let's say NO to #GenderBasedViolence!

[Rose Sarr @rosensarr]

Kicking off the #16daysOfActivism to end #VAWG @UNGambia is committed

[United Nations The Gambia @UNGambia]

Online violence has offline consequences.

Investing in prevention means addressing harassment, threats, and abuse in digital spaces and holding perpetrators accountable.

Be a protector not a perpetrator!

#16Days
#GenderBasedViolence