2021: Breathing Life Into “No”
A few weeks ago, I was invited to speak at an event on women’s participation in Gambian politics. The discussion became an […]
Tag: Feminism
Post-Debate Reflection: What’s In It For Women, Youth And Children
On 25th August 2021, many Gambians turned to their televisions and social media platforms to watch a debate involving women representatives from […]
Survivor-Centered Storytelling As A Means To End Sexual Violence
Speak up! Speak out! Share your story! These are the statements we often hear being said to victims and survivors of sexual […]
Is The Gambia Ready For A Re-Male President?
Over the past week, our awesome team at Think Young Women has been engaging women leaders in all regions of The Gambia, […]
#LinguereAtThirty: A Tale of Growth, Glory and Gratitude
It’s my 30th birthday today! Last year, when the clock struck midnight on my birthday, I was at the hospital getting urine […]
#IWD2020: Reflections from A Gambian Feminist
It’s International Women’s Day today! Around the world, there are thousands – maybe millions – of activities and initiatives created to commemorate […]
Safe Spaces for Sisterhood and Solidarity
There are certain times in our lives where we find ourselves in spaces that align so perfectly with our current realities, it […]
I Hear You’ve Found Love
I hear you’ve found love, and love has found you too. I hear you’re happy and can’t wait to bask in its […]
#Gambia: Will The Real Women’s Affairs Minister Please Stand Up?
On 29th June, President Adama Barrow made what has been described as one of his boldest moves since his rise to the […]