Activities – Female Lawyers Association

18 Oct

Empowering Young Minds: Human Rights, Women’s Rights, and Legal Careers Outreach – 2025

As part of the 2025 Waging Justice for Women Fellowship, supported by the Clooney Foundation for Justice, the Female Lawyers Association – Gambia (FLAG) conducted an inspiring school outreach session aimed at empowering young Gambians—especially girls and students with disabilities—through legal education and mentorship.

Led by FLAG’s Legal Fellow, the interactive sessions focused on raising awareness about human rights, women’s rights, and gender justice, while encouraging students to consider public interest law as a meaningful and impactful career path.

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In many parts of The Gambia, young people still lack access to information about their legal rights and the opportunities available within the justice system. FLAG’s outreach sessions addressed this gap through open discussions, interactive learning, and storytelling, creating a safe and inclusive space where students could ask questions, connect with legal mentors, and envision themselves as future changemakers.

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This initiative is part of FLAG’s ongoing commitment to nurturing a new generation dedicated to equality, fairness, and social transformation in their communities.

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3 Oct

Nationwide Mobile Legal Aid Clinics In Bwiam (Foni Kansal)

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Empowering Communities Through Legal Awareness in Bwiam

On October 10th, the Female Lawyers Association–Gambia (FLAG) hosted an engaging and impactful community session in Bwiam, Foni Kansala, centered on promoting legal assistance and awareness. The event brought together 100 participants eager to learn about their rights and access to justice.

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During the session, community members received comprehensive information about FLAG’s pro bono legal services, which support victims of human rights violations, sexual and gender-based violence (SGBV), as well as individuals facing challenges related to marriage and divorce, child custody and maintenance, land rights, and inheritance matters.

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The discussions also delved into the health and societal implications of SGBV and examined religious perspectives, providing a holistic understanding of how these issues affect vulnerable women across local communities.

Building on this effort, on October 11th and 12th, FLAG’s legal team conducted one-on-one consultations with community members in classroom settings. These personalized sessions offered direct legal advice, assistance, and psychosocial support, in partnership with a representative from Peace of Mind.

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This initiative reflects FLAG’s continued commitment to empowering Gambian communities, enhancing access to justice, and fostering a society where everyone’s rights are protected and upheld.

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28 Sep

Nationwide Mobile Legal Aid Clinic In Brufut(Sannementering)

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With support from Clooney Foundation for Justice under “Enhancing Justice for Women & Children” project, Justice on Wheels (FLAG) was in Brufut ( Sannementering Constituency) to continue its Nationwide Mobile Legal Aid Clinics.

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On September 26th, we hosted an engaging and informative session focused on legal assistance and raising legal awareness. Participants received comprehensive information about our pro bono legal services available to victims of human rights violations, sexual and gender-based violence, marriage and divorce issues, child custody and maintenance, land rights, and inheritance matters.

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We also explored Health and Societal Implications surrounding Sexual and Gender Based Violence which affects majority of Vulnerable Women in our local communities.

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Additionally, on 27th and 28th September , our team conducted one-on-one legal consultations in the classrooms, providing personalized legal advice and assistance to community members and psychosocial support from Peace of Mind representative.

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