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Peace and Security project in The Gambia: Mamadou’s Story

21 February 2019 | From the field, News

Since May 2018, Tostan has been implementing the Peace and Security Project in 40 communities in the border zone covering The Gambia, southern Senegal and Guinea-Bissau. These 40 communities have previously taken part in the Community Empowerment Program. This project...

30 communities in southern Senegal declare abandonment of female genital cutting and child marriage, following the Tostan program

3 December 2018 | Blog, From the field, News

A real breakthrough in a conservative region 30 communities in the commune of Linkering, in the Kolda region of southern Senegal, came together on Sunday, November 25, 2018, to publicly declare abandonment of harmful traditional practices, and show their commitment to...

162 communities join the movement for abandonment of FGC and child marriage in Senegal

14 November 2018 | Blog, From the field, News

On Sunday 11 November 2018, a historic event was held in Goumbayel, in the region of Tambacounda, Senegal. 162 communities from the Bala, Koulor and Diankémakha districts – made up of Mandé, Pulaar, Soninké and Wolof ethnic groups – came together to...

Sparking Change in North-East Senegal: 50 Communities Declare Abandonment of Harmful Practices in Diongto

13 May 2018 | Blog, From the field, News

On Sunday 13th May 2018 in Diongto, Senegal, 50 villages from the Matam region held a public ceremony to declare the abandonment of the traditional practices of Female Genital Cutting (FGC), Child Marriage and Forced Marriage. This moment marked a powerful social...

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