Country | Gambia |
Year | 2015 |
Type of Measure | Work with public private sectors > Media |
Form of Violence | Violence against women and girls |
Since 2015, the Women’s Bureau, Think Yong Women, Gambia Association on Traditional Practices (GAMCOTRAP), and Gambia Family Planning Association (GFPA) have implemented media programmes targeting women and youth. The GAMCOTRAP, Association for the Promotion of Women and Girls (APGWA), the Network Against Gender Based Violence, Girls Generation, Girls Agenda, and Safe Hands for Girls have been conducting intensive and sustained training for religious and traditional women leaders and communicators. The Women’s Bureau with support from UNICEF develop Communication Strategy on female genital mutilation/cutting (FGM/C) and the messages on FGM/C, early marriage, violence against women, etc. GFPA, Network against Gender-Based Violence (NGBV) and Action Aid The Gambia have media units that produce video documentaries on important issues affecting women’s lives.