The United Nations resident coordinator for Gambia has underscored that enough is not being done and that institutions and stakeholders are not moving fast enough to address children’s needs and other threats. Mr. Karl Frédéric Paul lamented that, with only five years remaining to achieve the SDGs, the gap between promise and reality remains far…
Picture Credit: UNICEF The Gambia The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) The Gambia has Monday, November 18, 2025 celebrated 60 years in The Gambia as it continuously endeavour to champion children’s issues in the country. In an event held at the Sir Dawda Kairaba Jawara International Conference Centre in Bijilo, the UN agency brought together…
The recognition of Palestine as a sovereign state by about 150 of the 193 Member States of the United Nations (UN), recently joined by countries such as the United Kingdom, Canada, and France, is undoubtedly a welcome development. It offers a glimmer of hope for the much-needed two-state solution that could bring lasting peace to…
The Gambia Police Force has taken a historic step as its first batch of officers prepares to serve on United Nations peacekeeping missions abroad. After three weeks of intensive training, the officers are now set to join global efforts in promoting peace and security. The training, held from 4 to 25 August and coordinated by…
The Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) is actively participating in the High-Level International Conference on the Peaceful Settlement of the Palestinian Issue, currently underway at the United Nations Headquarters in New York. Co-chaired by the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and France, the three-day summit aims to reinforce global commitment to the two-state solution and push…
The Gambia has reaffirmed its national commitment to achieving the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) by 2030. This reaffirmation was made clear by Hon. Fatou Kinteh, Minister of Gender, Children and Social Welfare, who presented the country’s third Voluntary National Review (VNR) at the High-Level Political Forum (HLPF) 2025 held at the United Nations Headquarters in…
Following active participation in the 2025 ECOSOC Youth Forum at United Nations Headquarters, the Youth Charter (www.YouthCharter.org) is issuing a call for a more youth-centred and action-oriented global communiqué. This call urges the UN Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC) and all Member States to elevate youth engagement and strengthen support for the growing global sport for…
The Minister of Gender, Children, and Social Welfare of The Gambia, Fatou Kinteh, has engaged in high-level bilateral discussions with Elizabeth Spehar, Assistant Secretary-General of the United Nations Peacebuilding Fund (PBF), at the UN Headquarters in New York. The meeting took place on the sidelines of the ongoing 69th session of the Committee on the…
The Organisation of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) has issued a strong condemnation of Israel’s ongoing military aggression against Palestinians, particularly in Gaza, and has called for immediate international action to end hostilities and ensure accountability for alleged war crimes. The resolution, adopted during an extraordinary session of the OIC Council of Foreign Ministers in Jeddah on…
Message from the UN Resident Coordinator in The Gambia to Commemorate International Women’s Day 2025 On International Women’s Day 2025, I join you all in celebrating women and girls worldwide, particularly in The Gambia. As we commemorate International Women’s Day, it is essential to remind ourselves that women’s rights are, without question, human rights. From…
