UNICEF Gambia

29/05/2026

Period poverty has no place in our schools or communities. When girls have what they need, they stay in school and learn.

29/05/2026

On this final day of the , our recalls the myth she heard about menstruation growing up. Sadly, these myths still exist in our communities.

Ending period stigma begins with demystifying long held taboos that deny girls the dignity they deserve during their monthly flow, free from fear or shame.

What other myths have you heard about menstruation? Let us know. 👇🏾

28/05/2026

🔴 On World , United Nations Resident Coordinator in The Gambia, Mr. Karl Frédérick Paul, joins the , calling for action so every woman & girl in can manage menstruation safely & with dignity.

Engaging men & boys is key to ending stigma.

28/05/2026

Today is the Day! Happy World Menstrual Hygiene Day! 🔴

Our commitment on this day is to work with all stakeholders to make The a period-friendly country for every girl.

As our Representative, Ms. Nafisa Binte Shafique, rightly said, "menstruation is normal and natural but shame is not!"

Together, we can end period stigma and ensure that the dignity of every girl is protected during her monthly flow.

Watch the full video below and tell us what your commitment is. 👇🏾

27/05/2026

From all of us at UNICEF Africa, Eid Mubarak to you and your loved ones.✨️🎉 May our prayers be answered.

Where are you celebrating your Eid from?

26/05/2026

When a man raises his hand, it matters. 🔴

Our Nutrition Officer, Bakary Dampha is joining the with a bold commitment to speaking up for every girl because period dignity is everyone's responsibility.

What is your commitment? Draw your red dot. Share your story. Use the hashtag above.

28 May is World Menstrual Hygiene Day. Let us build to it together.

25/05/2026

Period stigma ends when we break the silence. 🔴

This week, UNICEF Gambia is launching , our local take on the global Red Dot Challenge, to count down to World Menstrual Hygiene Day on 28 May.

Every day this week, a member of our team will share a personal reflection on what period dignity means to them, starting today with Fatou Lette-Jallow.

As Fatou reminds us, period poverty is a silent epidemic holding girls back from reaching their full potential in school and in life. It is a public health and child rights issue that affects us all.

Want to join us? Here is how:

🔴 Draw a red dot on your palm
📸 Take a photo
✍🏾 Share your reflection
📲 Tag and use

Together, let us change the conversation.

Dignity

18/05/2026

Every child deserves to feel this free ✨.

Happy new week, . Whether you are a parent, a teacher, a neighbour, or simply someone who believes every child deserves better, your actions matter. Let's make this week count for .

every right

15/05/2026

5️⃣4️⃣ articles. One promise: , every right. 🇬🇲

We often talk about right to education or health, but we rarely pause to think about children's rights like the "right to rest and play" or the "right to a nationality." In The Gambia, these matter just as much as protection from harm.

Which of these rights surprised you? Drop a comment below! 👇

13/05/2026

For Aja Tutti's daughter, recovery from severe malnutrition began at home, with this sachet of Ready-to-Use Therapeutic Food (RUTF), supported by The Government of Japan.

that this year marks 30 years of RUTF treating severe acute malnutrition at home? With a recovery rate of nearly 90 per cent, it remains one of the greatest public health innovations of our time.

In The , UNICEF continues to put this life-saving treatment in the hands of families who need it most. Together with the Government of The Gambia, we are ensuring that every child has the opportunity to grow and thrive.

Today, Aja Tutti's daughter is a different child. She plays around the compound and eats with an appetite that once seemed unimaginable. See the video below.


Ministry of Health The Gambia Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Japan National Nutrition Agency

12/05/2026