Gambia

Human Trafficking Statistics By Age, Venue, Type and Region – Enterprise Apps Today
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Human Trafficking Statistics By Age, Venue, Type and Region – Enterprise Apps Today

Introduction Human Trafficking Statistics: Today, we reside in a modern world but yet there is not a single day when illegal activities do not happen. Unfortunately, illegal activities are focused more on girls and women. Sexual violence in such cases badly affects their physical, emotional as well as mental health. And surprisingly, even developed countries…

WGK reveals scientific results on project findings on Child Marriage – The Point
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WGK reveals scientific results on project findings on Child Marriage – The Point

Established in 1999, the non-profit international NGO seeks to improve the living conditions of women and girls and the health of mothers and children, while recognising their right to personal integrity and freedom on a basis of social equality. The NGO has been working in communities in promoting development and cooperation on sexual and reproductive…

Philippines: UN expert to examine sale and exploitation of children issues – OHCHR
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Philippines: UN expert to examine sale and exploitation of children issues – OHCHR

GENEVA (25 November 2022) – The UN Special Rapporteur on the sale and sexual exploitation of children, including child prostitution, child pornography and other child sexual abuse material, Mama Fatima Singhateh, will visit the Philippines from 28 November to 8 December 2022. The Special Rapporteur will examine the protection of children against sexual exploitation, child…

Girls in the Frontline organises Seminar, Sensitise Partners on Organisation’s Role
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Girls in the Frontline organises Seminar, Sensitise Partners on Organisation’s Role

By Mustapha Jarju Girls in the Frontline Development, on Sunday, 25th September 2022 organised a seminar to sensitise and share ideas with their partners. Girls in the Frontline is a non-government youth-led organisation established in 2012, to empower young women and children across the country, currently focusing on the Fonis. The seminar was attended by…

Movie Review: The Woman King: Daring documentation of a dark era
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Movie Review: The Woman King: Daring documentation of a dark era

Movie title: The Woman King Release Date: 16 September 2022 Running time: 2 hours 14 minutes. Director: Gina Prince-Bythewood Cast: Viola Davis, Thuso Mbedu, Lashana Lynch, Sheila Atim, John Boyega, Hero Fiennes Tiffin, Adrienne Warren, Jayme Lawson, Masali Baduza, Angélique Kidjo, Jimmy Odukoya, Thando Dlomo, Jordan Bolger, Zozibini Tunzi, Makgotso M, Siv Ngesi The devastating…

Launch of the Global Boys Initiative: Boys In The Gambia Report
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Launch of the Global Boys Initiative: Boys In The Gambia Report

How do rigid gender norms and ambiguity in current laws place boys at risk of sexual exploitation in The Gambia?  THE GAMBIA—In collaboration with the Child Protection Alliance and as part of ECPAT International’s Global Boys Initiative, ECPAT International is proud to announce the release of the Global Boys Initiative: The Gambia Report. This is…

Preying on Aspirations: Human Trafficking in The Gambia | IOM Storyteller
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Preying on Aspirations: Human Trafficking in The Gambia | IOM Storyteller

The Gambia, 25 July 2022 – After dropping out of secondary school, employment opportunities for Fatou*, a single mother, were difficult to come by. Knowing this, one of her friends reached out to inform her about the ‘opportunity of a lifetime’. “She told me that there’s a country where Gambian women can easily find work,…

300 Arrests in Global Crackdown on Human Trafficking Groups – HS Today
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300 Arrests in Global Crackdown on Human Trafficking Groups – HS Today

In an INTERPOL-led crackdown on the criminal groups behind human trafficking and migrant smuggling, authorities across 44 countries have rescued nearly 700 victims of human trafficking. Operation Weka II was carried out from June 12-17, where officers progressed cases and carried out intensified checks at border points. Results so far have yielded a total of…

Libya’s migrants and crimes against humanity
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Libya’s migrants and crimes against humanity

The U.N.-brokered process in Libya focused on the withdrawal of foreign mercenaries and parliamentary and presidential elections in December 2021 remains fragile. Still, the High National Elections Committee said that nominations for the presidency would start in November with voting cards distributed within weeks. Much is uncertain, including the powers of the presidency. Aside from…