The Women Journalists Association of The Gambia and the Gambia Press Union held a two-day training program for 25 female journalists, focusing on gender-sensitive reporting, ethical journalism, and SGBV issues. Emphasis was placed on amplifying women's voices and advocating for societal concerns.

The Women Journalists Association of The Gambia, in partnership with the Gambia Press Union, conducted a training for 25 female journalists on gender-sensitive reporting and ethical journalism, with a focus on sexual and gender-based violence. Emphasis was placed on amplifying women's voices and advocating for issues affecting

French graffiti artists Fanny Boimare and Naja showcase powerful portraits of influential Gambian and African women in public spaces in Banjul, sparking empowerment and recognition. The initiative, funded by the French Embassy, aims to celebrate women's achievements and inspire change through vibrant street art.

Minister Joof bids farewell to first batch of 22 Gambian women heading to Saudi Arabia as domestic workers under a labor agreement, emphasizing employment opportunities and welfare monitoring, with a second batch of 23 women set to depart soon.

Gambian Minister bids farewell to 22 women going to Saudi Arabia as domestic workers under labor agreement, emphasizing economic opportunities and welfare monitoring, with a second batch of 23 set to depart soon.

- Advertisement - By: Dawda Baldeh In an effort to tackle the growing unemployment crisis in the nation, Join Hands to Save a Baby, a humanitarian organization, has opened a modern salon, White House Salon, in Busumbala to provide free skills training for women and girls. - Advertisement - This initiative is designed to offer complimentary training in hairdressing, makeup, fashion, decoration, and other related fields for young girls and women. During the annual ceremony, the CEO of Join Hands to Save a Baby, Amie Jarju, stated that the initiative aims to reduce the unemployment rate among girls and women through skills training.

- Advertisement - By: Dawda Baldeh In an effort to tackle the growing unemployment crisis in the nation, Join Hands to Save a Baby, a humanitarian organization, has opened a modern salon, White House Salon, in Busumbala to provide free skills training for women and girls. - Advertisement - This initiative is designed to offer complimentary training in hairdressing, makeup, fashion, decoration, and other related fields for young girls and women. During the annual ceremony, the CEO of Join Hands to Save a Baby, Amie Jarju, stated that the initiative aims to reduce the unemployment rate among girls and women through skills training.

The Gambian Minister of Gender, Children and Social Welfare has reported that despite efforts to eliminate Female Genital Mutilation (FGM), the practice remains prevalent, with a reduction from 90% in 2009 to 73% currently. Despite the implementation of the Women’s Amendment Act in 2015, which criminalizes FGM, the practice continues to persist due to deeply rooted cultural practices. The government maintains its commitment to the elimination of FGM, but the slow rate of decline raises questions about the effectiveness of current strategies.

Since 2017, the women of Bwiam, The Gambia, have abandoned their rice fields due to the presence of ECOMIG forces, despite the military insisting they pose no threat to the farmers. The lingering fear and discomfort stem from past threats and the ongoing presence of armed patrols near their homes. The military's presence in the region, a legacy of former President Yahya Jammeh's rule, continues to be a source of tension.

The Njie Charakh School of Business Training in The Gambia has graduated 200 women entrepreneurs after a five-month intensive course on business and entrepreneurship. The school, which was established a year ago, has trained over 500 entrepreneurs to date. The CEO of Njie Charakh, Morr Sarr, highlighted the profits made by the entrepreneurs within five months of completing training and called on the government to support such initiatives to boost job creation and reduce unemployment.

The Confederation of African Football (Caf) has selected a team of Gambian referees, led by Isatou Touray, to officiate the 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations qualifier between Togo and Djibouti. This decision underscores the increasing acknowledgement of Gambian referees on the African stage and the ongoing development of female match officials in the country.

Ajie Jaila Sey, a young Gambian woman, is simultaneously pursuing careers in journalism and makeup artistry. Despite the challenges of working in The Gambia's media industry and balancing her growing makeup business, she aims to establish herself as a journalist and podcast host, and expand her makeup business into a comprehensive beauty spa.

Mariama Sowe has been reappointed as interim head coach of Gambia's Women's national football team, replacing Yahya Manneh who moved to the U-17 male team. Sowe, a CAF B license holder who guided Gambia to its first WAFU-A bronze title, will prepare the team for the African Women's Nations Cup qualifiers against Niger in February.

This article is relevant to The Gambia. French artist Enora Lalet, in collaboration with Gambian photographer Lena Nian, is set to embark on a month-long residency at Alliance Française de Banjul, creating five unique portraits of Gambian women using local food and materials. The project, funded by the French Embassy in Senegal and The Gambia, aims to promote women's expression through the arts and culture, focusing on the Kenyeleng community of women who have experienced infertility.

A national meeting was held to discuss a baseline study on gender and climate legislation, policies, and programs. The study aims to support the implementation of climate action initiatives and address gender inequalities that hinder women's participation in climate governance. It emphasizes the need for climate policies to consider the role of women in building resilience and promoting low-carbon development.