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Empowering Women
GAMCOTRAP
Protect The Rights Of Women
GAMCOTRAP
Paving The Way For Women And Girls
GAMCOTRAP
For Reproductive Health Rights
GAMCOTRAP
GAMCOTRAP

About GAMCOTRAP

The Gambia Committee on Traditional Practices Affecting the Health of Women and Children, was created at the International Seminar on Traditional Practices Affecting the Health of Women and Children organised by the World Health Organisation in Dakar, Senegal from 6th to 10th February 1984 as an apolitical, non-governmental, non-profit making Organization

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DR. ISATOU TOURAY

Executive Director

ADJOA HACKMAN-STEVENS

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AWA KRUBALLY

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NYIMA TOURAY

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Save Them, Who Will?

The press release likely highlights Gamcotrap’s efforts to raise awareness about the harms of FGM and to mobilize communities to abandon the practice. 

Over the past few months, it has been an exceptionally tumultuous and challenging period for Human Rights Defenders, Stakeholders, and the International Community. GAMCOTRAP would like to take this opportunity to convey its heartfelt appreciation for the outcome of this significant struggle to secure the human rights of women and girls, including their sexual and reproductive health, rights to health, bodily autonomy, dignity and integrity.

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Report Of The Joint Committee Of Health And Gender Of The Women's Amendment Bill 2024

The Assembly during its sitting of Monday 04th March, 2024 in the First Ordinary Session of the 2024 Legislative Year witnessed the introduction of a Bill entitled “Women’s (Amendment) Bill, 2024” by the National Assembly member for Foni Kansala, Honourable Almameh Gibba. On a motion for the Bill to be read a second time, the general merits and principles of the Bill was debated…

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Exclusive Interview

Following the lawmakers decisions to reject a bill all aimed at banning female genital mutilation in the Gambia, former Vice President Dr. Isatou Touray, a prominent anti-FGM advocate, advocate shear her reaction in an exclusive interview with Senior Reporter of Star TV, Mbye Corr.

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Girl Child

As you may know, FGM is a deeply entrenched cultural practice that affects millions of girls and women worldwide. In The Gambia, where FGM prevalence is among the highest in the world, Gamcotrap has been working tirelessly to put an end to this harmful practice. With the help of our supporters, we have made significant progress in raising awareness about the harmful effects of FGM and advocating for its elimination.

You can donate online to help eradicate FGM

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