Fatou Baldeh MBE @BaldehF Twitter profile

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Fatou Baldeh MBE

3 years

Over the last three years I’ve worked closed with Jammeh’s victims.I have cried with them, held their hands and felt their pain. To read that Barrow is shaking hands and signing MOUs with #APRC is a big betrayal to victims and Gambians as a whole.

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Fatou Baldeh MBE

@BaldehF

5 years

I am pleased to announce that I have been #Awarded an #MBE for my work on campaigning against female genital mutilation (FGM) and for supporting migrant women in #Scotland . I dedicate this award to all the women fighting against gender-based violence around the world @UKinGambia

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Fatou Baldeh MBE

@BaldehF

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After years of suffering recurrent #miscarriages , in 2014 I gave up on motherhood. I worked hard and sent my mum to #Hajj . Mum said she prayed for Allah to give me a child especially on #DayofArafah Within a year I had Muhammad who now has 3 brothers. Allah is the greatest

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Fatou Baldeh MBE

@BaldehF

6 years

For those who compare male circumcision to FGM; here is a powerful illustration showing the difference

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Fatou Baldeh MBE

@BaldehF

2 months

A bunch of old men who have nothing better to do that advocate for the mutilation of #GirlsGenitals in #Gambia

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Fatou Baldeh MBE

@BaldehF

3 months

Happy Independence Day to our beloved Gambia.

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Fatou Baldeh MBE

@BaldehF

4 years

Introducing my bundle of joy who is 6 weeks old.

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Fatou Baldeh MBE

@BaldehF

2 months

My profound gratitude to @USEmbassyBanjul for nominating me for this award. Thank you #Gambians for the love you are showing. I appreciate you all.

U.S. Embassy Banjul

@USEmbassyBanjul

2 months

U.S. Secretary of State Recognizes Fatou Baldeh at 2024 International Women of Courage Awards Banjul, The Gambia - On March 4, at 16:30 GMT, Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken, along with the First Lady of the United States, Dr. Jill Biden, will host the annual International…

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Fatou Baldeh MBE

@BaldehF

4 years

I am deeply honoured and privileged to be recognised by Her Majesty the Queen for for doing work I am passionate about #ENDFGM . @scotgov @NicolaSturgeon @IGHD_QMU @OBrienOonagh @VickieDavitt @AlisonScott2306 @karahartley @brennajessie_ @ScotGovEquality @UKinGambia #MBE

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Fatou Baldeh MBE

@BaldehF

1 month

EidMubraak! #SunjKoriteh220 #EidAlFitr2024

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Fatou Baldeh MBE

@BaldehF

2 years

Wishing you all a blessed #EidAlAdha . May we celebrate many happy returns InnShaaAllah #MyQueendom #Sunjtobaski2022 #BlackoutEid

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Fatou Baldeh MBE

@BaldehF

1 year

The Flag The Face

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Fatou Baldeh MBE

@BaldehF

3 years

Meet my little man #YayiNeneh

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Fatou Baldeh MBE

@BaldehF

2 years

Eid Mubarak to you all. #sunjkoriteh2022 #MyQueendom

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Fatou Baldeh MBE

@BaldehF

2 years

If #GAMBIA WINS today one of you #Tweeps is receiving a #Spa at #CocoOcean . Let’s go #Scorpions #AFCON2021 #GAMBIA

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Fatou Baldeh MBE

@BaldehF

1 year

I share the joy of all #Gambians that our own Hawa Baca AKA Hilda Baci who made history by breaking the world record for longest cooking marathon. Now Nigerians and Ghanaians rest your case. Hilda is our Hilda. #HildaBacci #Hildabacicookathon #GambiasPride

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Fatou Baldeh MBE

@BaldehF

2 months

As Gambian men continue to gamble with women bodies and use their bodies as a pawn for political gain, women continue to be resilient, steadfast and focus. We will fight to the end to ensure that girls live free from #FGM

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Fatou Baldeh MBE

@BaldehF

2 months

I will be on BBC world shortly to discuss the current threat to repeal FGM legislations in The Gambia #ENDFGM

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Fatou Baldeh MBE

@BaldehF

1 year

#FGM is a crime in Gambia. #ImamFatty an influential religious leader has repeatedly used his sermons to promote this harm on girls. This has severe consequences on the fight to #EndFGM @NHRCGambia @UNFPATheGambia @UNICEFGambia @BarrowPresident @Gambia_MOJ @MoWcsw

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Fatou Baldeh MBE

@BaldehF

1 year

Respect to Sainabou Mbye the woman who dared to challenge patriarchy which has resulted it consequences.But you came through. Keep your head high.

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Fatou Baldeh MBE

@BaldehF

9 days

Congratulations to @BarrowPresident for hosting @oicgambia .The OIC has taken a strong stance against #FGM which they highlighted #FGMZTD2024 . As Barrow will be the Chair of The OIC over the next few years it is vital that #FGM remains criminalised under his presidency in 🇬🇲

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Fatou Baldeh MBE

@BaldehF

3 months

#penis snacking in #Gambia and all the men are panicking yet you guys want girls vaginas to be mutilated. God is not sleeping.

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Fatou Baldeh MBE

@BaldehF

6 days

I am pleased to share that the @GenevaSummit has honoured me with the 2024 Women’ Rights Award. I am honoured to be the recipient of this year’s award & I am truly appreciative of the many Geneva based Human Rights NGOs who recognised my efforts and work on women’s rights.

The Geneva Summit for Human Rights and Democracy

@GenevaSummit

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BREAKING: The #GenevaSummit2024 Women's Rights Award will go to women's rights hero and FGM survivor @BaldehF for her relentless fight to end female genital mutilation and gender-based violence in The #Gambia . Register to join us on May 15th ➡️

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Fatou Baldeh MBE

@BaldehF

2 years

@fadyhocheimy This use to be my view too however I now appreciate that even in instances were staff want to come in unless they have their own vehicles it is difficult as drivers of commercial vehicles are also not on the road. Let’s address our poor infrastructure

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Fatou Baldeh MBE

@BaldehF

8 months

If these men succeed in decriminalising #FGM , be assured that they will move to decriminalise #childmarriage which is their ultimate goal. Bunch of paedophiles. You think we don’t see you??

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Fatou Baldeh MBE

@BaldehF

4 years

I am at #Westfieldclinic and whilst we are waiting to see a Dr. The staff are showing us hand washing techniques. Well done to Dr. Palmer and her dedicated staff

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Fatou Baldeh MBE

@BaldehF

2 years

Suma Taw is 7 years old today. Ya Allah I thank you. I have so much to be grateful for especially this one.

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Fatou Baldeh MBE

@BaldehF

3 years

We are at the #NeverAgain March In solidarity with victims of #HumanRightsViolations during #Jammeh ’s 22 years of #Dictatorship @WomenInLiberat1 #Justice #Accountability #neveragain

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Fatou Baldeh MBE

@BaldehF

3 years

Firstly let’s not be fooled by any politician who joins #Jammeh /APRC In the name of #Reconciliation . They are only doing it for their selfish reasons; to win votes. Secondly by giving #Jammeh relevance they continue to disregard the feelings of Jammeh’s victims

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Fatou Baldeh MBE

@BaldehF

2 months

Sadly if Imam Fatty goes ahead with his threat to mobilise communities and organise for their girls to be cut; We know he will target remote, disadvantaged and poor rural areas who are vulnerable. So at the end of the day it will be the poor and marginalised that will suffer.

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Fatou Baldeh MBE

@BaldehF

9 years

Great Meeting with First Minister @NicolaSturgeon to discuss #FGMScotland @darf_charity . http://t.co/QqUGQlZFSx

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Fatou Baldeh MBE

@BaldehF

1 month

As I received my #IWOC2024 award, I was called by White House @PressSec to collect the award from @FLOTUS & @SecBlinken . As my my biggest cheerleader (my husband) sat in the front row next to The US Second Gentle Man #DouglasEmhoff beaming with pride 😊 🙏 @USEmbassyBanjul

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Fatou Baldeh MBE

@BaldehF

3 years

Knock knock!! Can I join with my #MyQueendom ? #EidMubarak #sunjTobaski2021

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Fatou Baldeh MBE

@BaldehF

2 months

Seeing & hearing men debate to what extend women & girls bodies should be mutilate is really sad. At the same time these men continue to trivialise our pains and suffering from #FGM . To end #FGM we must end all discriminations against women & promote women in decision making

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Fatou Baldeh MBE

@BaldehF

4 years

The #lawyer who #raped and impregnated a minor and forced her to abort and then raped her again and impregnated her 2 years later has been charged today. Bail is set at 200,000 dalasis. Keenly following this case. #Gambia

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Fatou Baldeh MBE

@BaldehF

2 months

#FGM is still illegal in The #Gambia .

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Fatou Baldeh MBE

@BaldehF

2 months

What we are currently seeing is the brewing of extremism in #Gambia . Attacking women and their bodies is an entry point as they are the weakest and most vulnerable. @Presidency_GMB advises need to recognise that #EndFGM

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Fatou Baldeh MBE

@BaldehF

1 year

I love how #Penda carried her award home to celebrate with her community. This has made me so happy. Thank you @SheAwardsGambia for celebrating Gambian women and their contributions.

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Fatou Baldeh MBE

@BaldehF

3 years

#Gambia is one of the hardest places to be professional. If you can make it here you can make it anywhere...

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Fatou Baldeh MBE

@BaldehF

2 years

My father worked hard to ensure that his children especially daughters were educated. And today as a family and society we are ripping those benefits. I can never emphases enough the vital role of #fathers in promoting girls rights. I present you my sister Dr. kumba Baldeh

Bwiam General Hospital

@BwiamHospital

2 years

BGH welcomes with open arms its first female Gambian doctor, Dr Kumba Baldeh A moment of joy & pride in female excellence. She has set the ball rolling and we hope she inspires many others to accept the call to serve country beyond the Greater Banjul Area. #CenterOfExcellence

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Fatou Baldeh MBE

@BaldehF

3 years

We are joining in. #EidMubarak from mine to yours. #SunjKoriteh2021

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Fatou Baldeh MBE

@BaldehF

8 months

In response to the recent #FGM conviction & interference of “prominent” people such as religious leaders; Gambian CSO’s issued a press release & as a #FGMSurvivor , I proudly read the statement on behalf of CSOs #FGMisIllegalinGambia @Gambia_MOJ @NHRCGambia @MoWcsw

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Fatou Baldeh MBE

@BaldehF

2 months

#NewProfilePic

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Fatou Baldeh MBE

@BaldehF

4 years

Thank you @SheAwardsGambia for the recognition. This award is very dear to me; because it comes from Gambian women and Very special because it is the @SiseSawaneh Award. I am very humbled and touched.

She Awards Gambia

@SheAwardsGambia

4 years

Winner of The Sise Sawaneh Award/ Outstanding Woman of the Year: Fatou Baldeh Fatou Baldeh has been an active advocate against sexual and gender-based violence with a particular focus on FGM, sexual abuse and the provision of psycho-social support to survivors of SGBV. #IWD2020

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Fatou Baldeh MBE

@BaldehF

8 months

For many years, men interpreted religious scrips to women. This interpretation was often in favour of men. Our generation of women can read and critically analyse. And we know that Islam promotes peace & the principle of do no harm. #FGM harms women so it can’t be Islamic.

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Fatou Baldeh MBE

@BaldehF

2 months

As part of my high level engagements, I met Amb. Pratima Narayan Senior Advisor to the US Ambassador at Large for Global Criminal Justice. We spoke about the current post-TRRC process in #Gambia and how #StateDepartment can support #CSOs efforts @Gambia_MOJ

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Fatou Baldeh MBE

@BaldehF

2 months

The day that an innocent little girl is manhandled and pinned down to the floor and the most intimate part of her body is exposed & cut off; that’s the day that society tells her that HER BODY as a girl & in the future as a women deserves pain, brutality & violence. #EndFGMNow

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Fatou Baldeh MBE

@BaldehF

4 years

The victim of Gorgi Mboob, Ebrima, reported that whilst in a cell, he overheard police officials telling a young girl reporting being raped that she probably enjoyed it. For those of you who always ask why victims do not report rape to the police. Here is your answer

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Fatou Baldeh MBE

@BaldehF

3 years

Dear @mariesock2021 I love that you didn’t let anyone dictate your appearances because you are a woman aspiring to be a president. Thank you for setting the standards. Wishing you best of luck. #womeninleadership Womeninpolitics

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Fatou Baldeh MBE

@BaldehF

2 months

Women constitute over half of the Gambian population. We are the majority voters and campaigners for different politicians and the fabric that hold our communities together Moving forward women’s rights are going to have to be on top of the agenda and priorities of politicians.

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Fatou Baldeh MBE

@BaldehF

21 days

I am l thrilled to meet my PhD. Supervisor @Ju_B81 whom I will be working closely with in my PhD journey. I am excited about this journey and so lucky to be under Professor Balen @mrcunitgambia @CanterburyCCUni #Phdjourney

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Fatou Baldeh MBE

@BaldehF

2 years

A year older and wiser 🎉

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Fatou Baldeh MBE

@BaldehF

1 year

Thank you @SheAwardsGambia and to those who nominated me. Congratulations to all the nominees who are doing exceptional work.

She Awards Gambia

@SheAwardsGambia

1 year

Fatou Baldeh

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Fatou Baldeh MBE

@BaldehF

7 months

It’s the #DayoftheGirl & I remind The Gambia Government of their commitment to protect girls from #FGM as committed to national, regional & international legal frameworks. We can’t continue politicising girls’ bodies & hiding behind culture & religion to violate their rights

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Fatou Baldeh MBE

@BaldehF

2 months

Good morning #Gambia Human Rights Defenders. Let’s continue to speak our truth and advocate for the safety of girls. If you are at The NA, remain calm and ignore all provokes. Most importantly look after your yourself and your mental health! It’s going to be a long day!

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Fatou Baldeh MBE

@BaldehF

3 years

Two years ago today, I was awarded an MBE (Member of the British Empire) by her Majesty the Queen of Great Britain. @UKinGambia . Always grateful and proud of this recognition and honour.

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Fatou Baldeh MBE

@BaldehF

3 years

Reviewing my son’s school work. One of the question asked is; Who is the head of the household? My son answered #Mother . It was marked wrong. In our household his mother is the head. Why are these stereotypical questions asked at schools? They maintain patriarchy and sexism.

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Fatou Baldeh MBE

@BaldehF

8 months

#FGM which affects over 73% of women in #Gambia was banned in 2015. Today a Member of Parliament #SulaymanSaho has demanded for the law to be repealed. #Gambia has obligations to protect girls #CEDAW #MaputuProtocol #CRC @Gambia_MOJ @MoWcsw @Presidency_GMB @VicePresi_GMD

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Fatou Baldeh MBE

@BaldehF

2 months

Presently with women from #Iran , #Afghanistan and #Morroco . They’re all in hijabs. Two of them have not heard about #FGM before & all three have not been cut & no one within their communities have been cut. #GambianMen how can you tell me #FGM is an obligation in #Islam ?

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Fatou Baldeh MBE

@BaldehF

4 years

If you are reading this. May your day be filled with endless blessings. Have a great day

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Fatou Baldeh MBE

@BaldehF

4 years

#DoubleCelebration my babies turn 5 and 3 today. #HappyBirthday Muhammad and Zakariya. I pray that Allah give you a life filled with joy, laughter, good health and happiness 💓💓

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Fatou Baldeh MBE

@BaldehF

4 years

#JummahMubarak

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Fatou Baldeh MBE

@BaldehF

2 months

Tomorrow a precedent will be set on the future of women and girls in #Gambia & the global efforts to #EndFGM as #MPs decide on the proposed amendment of the #WomensAct to allow the practice of #FGM in the Gambia. We urge MPs to vote against the repeal and safeguard girls.

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Fatou Baldeh MBE

@BaldehF

2 months

We have been saying this; these old men are after the child marriage law as they all want to marry little girls. If we allow these old men to control our society then we are doomed. #FGMLegislationMustStay

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Fatou Baldeh MBE

@BaldehF

4 years

#sunjtobaski220 #SunjEid . #MyQueenDom

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Fatou Baldeh MBE

@BaldehF

2 months

Last October, a woman whose #4Yearold daughter was cut without her consent reported the case to the police. I accompanied her when she was asked to report, however when we got there, the police kicked us out saying they had orders from the top to not take #FGMCases !

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Fatou Baldeh MBE

@BaldehF

2 years

Tried my first @HerApparel_ outfit and I loved it. Thank you for this beautiful outfit. #MadeinGambia

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Fatou Baldeh MBE

@BaldehF

2 years

Who else agrees that #Chicken is not for Benachin?

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Fatou Baldeh MBE

@BaldehF

8 months

#Senegal stole #JollofRice from #Gambia and now they want to take #Tapalapa too?

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Fatou Baldeh MBE

@BaldehF

5 years

Bintou Nyabally testified at the #TRRC and bravely spoke about being raped by two security officers. But you lot are just focusing on the part she mentioned about #Barrow hiding under a table. What does this say about our #Gambian society? @TRRC_Gambia

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Fatou Baldeh MBE

@BaldehF

1 year

I am thrilled to join #TJ practitioners across the globe in #Berlin to share @WomenInLiberat1 feminist and transformative approaches to Transitional Justice such as #CommunityGarden supported by @ATJLF_ and Listeningcircles & #Atayachat supported by @GIJTR @SitesConscience

Women In Liberation and Leadership-WILL

@WomenInLiberat1

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We are attending the practitioners’ conference on Transitional Justice in #Berlin . Our founder @BaldehF is presenting on feminist approaches to #TJ , using our #GenderJustice approach in #Gambia as an example.

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@BaldehF

2 months

As we await the outcomes of the #FGMBill , we are witness a systematic oppression of women and girls. Security personnel favouring those promoting #FGM to come inside the NA whilst survivors & many #CSO representatives are being denied entry. Patriarchy is the real devil

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Fatou Baldeh MBE

@BaldehF

2 years

Whilst I appreciate that this is a challenge due to a closely knitted society, I do hope that moving forward our systems especially the judiciary will ensure that the identity of victims of RAPE and other sexual related crimes especially MINORS are kept confidential

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Fatou Baldeh MBE

@BaldehF

2 months

#FGM happens to children & babies who are not in a position to give consent so it is never a choice! Even if it was a “choice” Gambia is a patriarchal society where men control power & make decisions at all levels including the household & what happens to women & their bodies.

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Fatou Baldeh MBE

@BaldehF

1 year

Gambians let’s concentrate on women’s abilities & not their appearances. Comments have already started pouring on the appearances of female candidates contesting for local government. You will not see such comments about male candidates even if they look like frogs.

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@BaldehF

3 years

My boys are here saying #MarchwithVictims #NotoImpunity #JusticeforVictims #GambiaTRRC

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Fatou Baldeh MBE

@BaldehF

2 years

Happy birthday to my gorgeous boys Muhammad (7 years today) and Zakariya (5 years today). May Allah give you good Iman, good health, happiness and guide you through the right path. I love you both from the sun to the moon and back. ♥️

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@BaldehF

2 months

#FGM is rooted in gender inequality & power imbalances. We continue to see how those in control of this power (men) continue to take over spaces & how hard they keep trying to silence the women. We will remain loud and we will continue to advocacy to break this power imbalance

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@BaldehF

3 months

#FGM is harmful to women’s physical & emotional health with long term consequences & negative reproductive health outcomes. We cannot continue to tolerate the use of culture & tradition as an excuse to violate women and girls’ bodies. #NoRepealofFGMLaw #Gambia @NHRCGambia

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@BaldehF

2 years

#GambiaTL today I woke up to this because I choose to stand with a #Victim . #JusticeforMama

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@BaldehF

4 years

Our main hospital has become the epicentre of #Covid transmission. Fear of getting infected in hospitals will deter women from accessing services + antenatal care. We r already struggling to control #maternaldeaths , and this could have a serious impact on the little gains made.

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Fatou Baldeh MBE

@BaldehF

2 years

Gambia #MediaHouses , please be sensitive when reporting on sensitive matters such as #Murder No trigger warnings, no thoughts on how love ones will feel when they see these victims. Be sensitive!!

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Fatou Baldeh MBE

@BaldehF

2 months

It couldn’t be clearer! This is not about Islam. This is about power. We therefore urge #MPs to not touch The #WomensAct and instead demand for the full enforcement of #FGMLegislations . @NHRCGambia

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@BaldehF

8 months

It is seriously concerning to see many young men in health care supporting #FGM in #Gambia

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@BaldehF

2 years

First we drove to my birthplace and constituency in Foni where I voted and then we went Papa’s in Banjul where he voted too. We used the long journey to engage the boys in civic education #elections2021 #Gambia

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@BaldehF

2 years

From what I am reading online, Sainabou Mbye is not safe in The Gambia. She needs protection.

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@BaldehF

2 months

I will not lie. My heart is beating so fast and anxiety levels are high. I am sure I am not the only one. May this bill not pass

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Fatou Baldeh MBE

@BaldehF

25 days

I just received a call from an unknown caller threatening me. The caller was a lady and said she was going to destroy me and my image because of a tweet I put up here yesterday. Please bring it on. I will not be intimidated by any person. Also how do I track the caller?

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@BaldehF

2 months

What we saw today was a manifestation of gender inequality at all levels. Four Men have debated among themselves with 3 fully in support of repealing #FGMLegislations . To #Endfgm we must end all discriminations against women. Importantly we must have more women MPs

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@BaldehF

3 years

Wearing white today in Solidarity with Victims of #Jammeh . #Jammeh2Justice #NotoImpunity #Justice

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@BaldehF

8 months

#Jammeh did not loose elections because he banned #FGM . He lost elections because #Gambians were sick and tired of being #murdered , #disappeared , #raped , #imprisoned etc. Do not twist the narrative. If the #FGM law becomes repealed that will be @BarrowPresident ’s legacy

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Fatou Baldeh MBE

@BaldehF

3 years

I salute Imam Baba Leigh. He was one of few imams that openly condemned #Jammeh for his violations. Publicly denounced the practice of #FGM & other forms of #GBV . He has always been consistent. We need more like him

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Fatou Baldeh MBE

@BaldehF

4 years

My #Sister graduated as a medical today. Congratulations Dr. Baldeh. #Gambia

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Fatou Baldeh MBE

@BaldehF

5 years

We are in Brikama Magistrate Court for the 14year old girl who is raped and pregnant. And the judge has just threatened us with imprisonment and or a fine of 50,000dalasi if we write about this

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Fatou Baldeh MBE

@BaldehF

2 years

#HerosAward #FatouNetwork #Gambia

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@BaldehF

3 years

One of the most amazing people I know. So many victims I met have spoken about how @FatouJagneS helped them and kept them safe during struggle. The contributions of women to end dictatorship in #Gambia is not acknowledged enough. We appreciate you #SisterFatou #TRRCGambia

Salieu Taal

@salieutaal

3 years

Super woman ⁦ @FatouJagneS ⁩ at the ⁦ @TRRC_Gambia ⁩

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Fatou Baldeh MBE

@BaldehF

4 years

#Melville has used his powers as man,connections, status and all other means possible to intimidate his #victims . But these are strong women who you no longer intimidate and we are here to support them to bring you and men like you to justice. #survingmelville

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Fatou Baldeh MBE

@BaldehF

2 months

To those asking what impact we have made since the ban… I will proudly say that the culture of silence have been broken & survivors are speaking up & breaking the circle of violence. #GambianWomen have taken a lead in a wave to fight against #FGM & #GenderInequality

BBC World Service

@bbcworldservice

2 months

A bill seeking to overturn a ban on FGM is progressing through The Gambian parliament. Women's rights activist @BaldehF says the debate is not only "re-traumatising" survivors but has "affected the progress that's already been made" in communities 🎧

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Fatou Baldeh MBE

@BaldehF

5 years

Congratulations to my baby sister who officially became a Dr. Today. I am a very proud sister

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Fatou Baldeh MBE

@BaldehF

2 years

Men in position of power taking advantage of female staff & abusing them sexually is rampant in #Gambia Because of the power dynamics victims often cannot consent as they are coerced in these relationships. But then try explain #Consent to most #Gambian men….

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