Training on Legal Aid Clinics Curriculum.

Activities, News

 

We have commenced the preparation for our Nationwide Mobile Legal Aid Clinic!

On Saturday 12th July,2025, FLAG hosted a day long training workshop on Mobile Legal Aid Clinics Services at Ocean Bay Hotel , Bakau, The Gambia.

The training launched the FLAG Mobile Legal Aid Manual which is a guide that focuses on the thematic areas that legal aid services will be rendered on. The training sessions includes Access to justice and Legal Aid in the Gambia, Trauma_informed Legal Aid, Filing the Complaints and Police Procedures, Gender Based Violence and Legal Remedies, Child Rights & Protection, Family Law & Succession Rights & Lands Right, Persons with Disabilities, Health and Reproductive Rights, Education and Employment Rights.

We hope that the knowledge gained through this training and the commitment obtained from the 30 members will significantly contribute to FLAG members’ active involvement in our upcoming Nationwide Mobile Legal Aid Clinics process, especially in ensuring justice and accountability.

This activity was supported by the Clooney Foundation For Justice.

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#LegalAidServices

TRAINING ON THE LAWS PROHIBITING FGM.

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🔍 Empowering Future Legal Minds!

Female Lawyer’s Association – Gambia held a day long training of law students from the Faculty of Law, University of The Gambia, on Saturday 21st June 2025 at the Paradise Suites Hotel.

The training delved deep into The Gambia’s legal framework prohibiting Female Genital Mutilation (FGM) and the severity of the health complications surrounding FGM. This intensive one-day training equipped participants with the knowledge and tools to become strong advocates for justice and human rights. Students were exposed to both domestic and international laws prohibiting FGM, and they were given real-life case studies to resolve and to present their findings to their colleagues. The participants were issued with certificates of participation at the end of the training.

From exploring landmark legislation to understanding enforcement challenges, the future of legal advocacy against FGM is believed to be in great hands.

This activity was supported by The World Bank Group.

#EndFGM220 #EndFGM #UTG #FLAGambia

Community Engagement Sensitization on SGBV & FGM.

Activities
Community Engagement on SGBV & FGM with the community of Wellingara in West Coast Region.
Wellingara Community Sensitization on SGBV & FGM.

Female Lawyer’s Association The Gambia engages the community of Wellingara to raise awareness on Sexual and Gender Based Violence and the health hazards surrounding FGM. Female Genital Mutilation continues to poise serious health complications for women and young girls in The Gambia. 

 The community became aware of laws protecting women and girls from harmful traditional practices, focusing on #FGM and #SGBV prevention systems.

The event featured Halimatou Jesurobo, Nurse and Midwife, who discussed the health implications of SGBV and FGM, moderated by Halimatou Danso, Legal Practitioner and FLAG Executive Member. A Q&A session followed, fostering deeper understanding. Alasana Gitteh addressed religious misconceptions surrounding FGM, while Counsel Mariama Singh, Legal Practitioner, concluded with insights on domestic legal frameworks and constitutional implications of SGBV and FGM.

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