Female Lawyers Association Gambia
The Female Lawyers Association Gambia (FLAG) , also known as the Female Lawyers Association of The Gambia, is a Gambian women's rights organization .
FLAG is a non - partisan non- governmental organization that aims to improve the legal and social situation of women and children in Gambia. To this end, the organization strives for legal changes and offers information and training opportunities as well as legal assistance. She sees domestic violence, child abuse and exploitation as urgent problem areas.
history
The organization was founded in early 2007.
The organization has received several financial support from the US Embassy in Gambia and the British High Commissioner .
On several occasions, the FLAG defended women who had been arrested and charged as beggars.
From 2014, FLAG cooperated on a development project initiated by the European Commission with the Gambian branch of ActionAid and the National Women Farmers' Association (NAWFA).
In mid-December 2016, the organization supported a statement by the Gambia Bar Association that criticized President Yahya Jammeh's announced cancellation of the 2016 presidential election .
Board and members
- Early 2007 to October 2011: President Janet Sallah-Njie , Vice-President Hawa Sisay-Sabally .
- October 2011 to February 12, 2016: President Neneh Cham , Vice President Haddy Dandeh-Jabbie .
- from February 12, 2016: President Haddy Dandeh-Jabbie , Vice-President Sainabou Wadda Cisse.
Other members include: Kumba Jaiteh , Amie Joof Conteh , Jainaba Bah Sambou
Individual evidence
- ↑ a b Gambia: VP Njie-Saidy Launches FLAG ( memento of September 7, 2008 in the Internet Archive ) of February 28, 2007
- ^ Gambia: International Women's Day Celebrated. Retrieved June 7, 2019 .
- ↑ a b Gambia: Female Lawyers Call On the Speaker. Retrieved June 5, 2019 .
- ↑ a b Gambia: US Embassy, Women Groups Ink Over D2.5 Million Funding Agreement. Retrieved June 8, 2019 .
- ↑ Gambia: US Embassy Awards Over Three Million Grants to 15 Gambian Organizations. Retrieved June 8, 2019 .
- ^ Gambia: Training of Female Lawyers On Sharia Law Wraps Up. Retrieved June 8, 2019 .
- ↑ Gambia: FLAG Commences TOT for Security Outfits On Gender-Based Violence. Retrieved June 8, 2019 .
- ↑ Gambia: 35 Women Acquitted And Discharged. Retrieved June 7, 2019 .
- ↑ Gambia: Flag Takes a Stand Case Against Beggars Withdrawn 'The Police Should Apologise to Them,' Says Lawyer Hagum Gaye. Retrieved June 7, 2019 .
- ↑ Gambia: EU Pumps Over D25 Million Into Project to Empower Women in CRR. Retrieved June 8, 2019 .
- ↑ Gambia: Action Aid Gambia Boosts Mobility At NAWFA, FLAG. Retrieved June 8, 2019 .
- ^ Gambia: EC Fund Project to Promote Women's Socio Economic Rights. Retrieved June 8, 2019 .
- ↑ Editor: FEMALE LAWYERS ASSOCIATION GAMBIA (FLAG). December 16, 2016. Retrieved June 7, 2019 (American English).
- ^ Political parties asked to increase women's political representation. Retrieved June 5, 2019 .
- ↑ a b Gambia: Flag Elects New Executive. Retrieved June 5, 2019 .
- ↑ Gambia: FLAG elects New Executive Members. Retrieved June 7, 2019 .
- ^ Ya Kumba Jaiteh - World Movement for Democracy . In: World Movement for Democracy . ( movedemocracy.org [accessed August 28, 2018]).
- ^ Amie Joof Conteh | Gambian Lawyer. Retrieved January 6, 2019 .