Press Release 2024
Today marks a very important day as we engage in commemorating The 16 Days of Activism campaign which calls for action against one of the world’s most persistent violations of human rights – violence against women and girls. The 16 days begins with the International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women and ends with International Human Rights Day on 10 December–
GAMCOTRAP launched the provision of milling machines to former circumcisers in the six districts of Niumi in the North Bank Region on aturday, 16 November 2024. The milling machines, provided by UNFPA’s Country program as well as Donor Direct Action (Frontline women), were aunched to end FGM at an event held in Madina Kanuma village.
Aug 26th, 2024
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.
The Joint World Bank Group Resident Representative, Franklin Mutahakana paid a courtesy call to Her Excellency Dr. Isatou Touray at her office at GAMCOTRAP on Monday August 12. Their discussion centered on women empowerment and the crucial role GAMCOTRAP plays in protecting and promoting the rights of women and girls in the Gambia.
In a historic session, the Gambia has taken a great step to upholding the Anti-FGM Law protecting the Sexual Reproductive Health Rights of Women and Girls in the Gambia through a formidable and bold action by the National Assembly Members voting out the Amendment Act 2023. This marks a monumental victory for women’s rights and wellbeing and health in The Gambia…
Presentation of GAMCOTRAP Position Paper to the National Assembly Members on its stand on the Women Amendment Bill 2023, Flag, Gambia Bar Association and GAMCOTRAP More civil society organisations (CSOs) have joined the call for the rejection of the proposed Women’s (Amendment) Bill 2023 which is aimed at lifting the ban on female genital mutilation (FGM) in The Gambia.
12th March, 2024
The Gambia Committee on Traditional Practices Affecting the Health of Women and Children, (GAMCOTRAP) concluded a series of community sensitization and awareness creation activities in the Central River Region and North Bank Region of the Gambia.
7th February, 2024
The Gambia Committee on Traditional Practices Affecting the Health of Women and Children, (GAMCOTRAP) in partnership with the Canadian Embassy based in Dakar last Tuesday launched an ambitious project designed to enable vulnerable women achieve and attain their full potentials.
