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UNICEF The Gambia

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UNICEF The Gambia

@UNICEFGambia

We work across The Gambia, with our partners, to support the rights of every child in everything we do. We never give up!

The Gambia

Joined November 2015

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UNICEF The Gambia
@UNICEFGambia
May 28
Today is the day! 🔴 This #MenstrualHygieneDay, our commitment is clear: work with partners to build a period-friendly #Gambia where every girl’s dignity is protected. As our Rep. @nbshafique says, "menstruation is normal but shame is not." Watch the video & join us! 👇🏾
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UNICEF The Gambia
@UNICEFGambia
Jun 11
Every child in The #Gambia deserves the freedom to simply be a child. 💙✨ Whether on the playground or using building blocks in the classroom, play is a fundamental right that builds lifelong creativity and confidence. This #InternationalDayOfPlay, @UNICEFGambia joins the call
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UNICEF The Gambia reposted
UNFPA-UNICEF JP to End Female Genital Mutilation
@GPtoEndFGM
Jun 9
"Thanks to the Joint Programme, we were able to create the strategy and now we are attracting other donors and other resources." Natasha Kulshreshtha of @UNICEFGambia on building a scalable, evidence-based model to fund #FGM abandonment. 💪 Know more: unf.pa/43WrZa6
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United Nations The Gambia
@UNGambia
Jun 9
Today, the UN Country Team, led by RC @karlfredpaul, met with H.E. @BarrowPresident. Discussions focused on strengthening the partnership between the UN & the Government of The #Gambia, and on better supporting national development priorities to accelerate the #SDGs. 🇬🇲🇺🇳
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United Nations The Gambia
@UNGambia
Jun 9
The UN #Gambia Annual Report 2⃣0⃣2⃣5⃣ is out! Launched by @BarrowPresident, the report highlights the collective progress of the UN system & the Government of The #Gambia in accelerating the #SDGs. Read more ➡️ gambia.un.org/en/316923-un-g…
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UNICEF The Gambia
@UNICEFGambia
Jun 8
In Kolior, a training led by @WomenInLiberat1 and @men4equality1 sparked a grandparents club that is shifting harmful gender norms and protecting girls in Gambian communities. This #ParentingMonth, their story is worth sharing. Read it here 👉: unicef.org/gambia/stories…
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UNICEF The Gambia
@UNICEFGambia
Jun 1
It's June, and with it, #ParentingMonth. 💙 We kick off by celebrating these amazing caregivers who make childhood feel safe, loved, and full of possibility. Because nurturing relationships, playful moments, and safe spaces aren't a luxury, they are every child's right.
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Hon. Modou Lamin B. Bah
@ModouLaminBBah2
May 28
Today is #MHDay2026. No girl should miss school because of her period. Period. #RedDotChallenge220 #PeriodFriendlyWorld
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UNICEF The Gambia
@UNICEFGambia
May 29
Myths about #menstruation are not just words. They deny girls dignity, silence their voices, and keep stigma alive. Our Zainab Jah grew up hearing these taboos. What myths have you heard? 👇🏾 #RedDotChallenge220 #MHD2026 #ForEveryChild
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UNICEF The Gambia
@UNICEFGambia
May 28
Thank you, @karlfredpaul. Indeed, ending #PeriodStigma means engaging men and boys too.
United Nations The Gambia
@UNGambia
May 28
🔴 On World #MenstrualHygieneDay, UN Resident Coordinator @karlfredpaul joins the #RedDotChallenge220, calling for action so every woman & girl in #TheGambia can manage menstruation safely & with dignity. Engaging men & boys is key to ending stigma. #MHDay2026
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UNICEF The Gambia
@UNICEFGambia
May 27
From all of us at @UNICEFGambia, Eid Mubarak to you and your loved ones.✨️🎉 May our prayers #ForEveryChild be answered. Where are you celebrating your Eid from? #EidMubarak #RedDotChallenge220 #MenstrualHygieneDay
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UNICEF The Gambia
@UNICEFGambia
May 26
When a man raises his hand, it matters. 🔴 Bakary is joining #RedDotChallenge220 because period dignity is everyone's responsibility. What is your commitment? Draw your red dot. Use the hashtag above. 28 May is World Menstrual Hygiene Day. #MHD2026 #ForEveryChild
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UNICEF The Gambia
@UNICEFGambia
May 25
Period stigma ends when we break the silence. 🔴 This week, @UNICEFGambia launches #RedDotChallenge220. Five days. Five voices. One message: every girl deserves to menstruate with dignity. Draw your red dot. Share your story. Tag us. 28 May is World Menstrual Hygiene Day. Let
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