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Nationwide Mobile Legal Aid Clinics: Day 1 in Njau, Upper Saloum

The first day of our Nationwide Mobile Legal Aid Clinics kicked off in Njau, Upper Saloum, bringing together community members for an engaging and insightful session. Participants were divided into focused groups to discuss key societal issues affecting their daily lives, fostering open dialogue and shared understanding.

During the session, our team provided in-depth information on how our pro bono legal aid services operate, ensuring that participants are aware of their rights and the available legal support systems. Both women and men actively took part in the discussions, learning from our legal experts about the appropriate and lawful ways to address issues impacting their wellbeing.

This interactive exchange marked a significant step toward promoting access to justice and legal empowerment at the grassroots level, reaffirming our commitment to supporting communities across The Gambia.

Day 2 and Day 3

Imam Jah engaging with the community of panchang to comprehend the religious perspective on marriage & divorce, child custody & maintanance, inheritance and land rights

Phychosocial Support from Peace of Mind by Fatoumatta Jallow

Mr Mass.Laye, a Mid wife offering medical support to a client

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.

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.

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

Honorable Tijan Manga , Ward Councillor for Foni Kanilai revealed their level of preparedness to ensure that we have a successful Clinic in his community. He stated that we will be joined by the Alkalo, Chef District, VDCs, Imam & Priest on 10th October 2025 to ensure an interactive and informative session.

FLAG’s Coordinator, Sohna Jaw

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.

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.

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

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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