News – Page 2 – Female Lawyers Association

14 Oct

We Represent Women. Protect Children. Seek Justice.

The Female Lawyers Association – Gambia (FLAG) is dedicated to empowering women and protecting children by providing free legal aid to those in need. Our mission is to ensure access to justice for the most vulnerable in society.

We provide expert legal assistance in the following areas:

⚖️ Human Rights Violations – Defending fundamental rights and freedoms.
🚫 Sexual & Gender-Based Violence (SGBV) – Supporting survivors through legal guidance and representation.
👩‍👧 Child Custody & Maintenance – Protecting the best interests of children.
💍 Marriage & Divorce – Offering legal support for family law matters.

Visit Us:
📍 Kanifing Industrial Layout (Next to GRA)
📞 +220 720 0004
✉️ clinic@flag.gm

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9 Oct

Mobile Legal Aid Clinic Radio Talk

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We have successfully conducted our Radio Talk Show at Bwiam Community Radio for development. The show aimed at creating awareness on our Pro-bono Legal Services.

The Show hosted by our Communications Assistant Mariama Faal , joined by our Programmes officer Dawda Sanneh who gave an overview of FLAG’s establishment and what entails the Legal Aid Clinics, he further highlighted the type of cases we handle such as Inheritance, Child Custody and maintenance, Marriage and Divorce.

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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.

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.

#FLAGambia #LegalEmpowerment #LegalAdvice #AccessToJustice #SGBV #CommunityEngagement

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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#FLAGambia #legaladvice #LegalHelp #LegalEmpowerment

25 Sep

FLAG MObile Legal Aid Clinic’s Radio Talk Show.

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With Support for Clooney Foundation For Justice, we have successfully conducted our Mobile Legal Aid Clinics Radio Talk Show at Hilltop Fm. We will be in Brufut (Sannementering) community for our Mobile legal aid information sessions and one and one consultations.