UWEA is a Non-Governmental Organisation (NGO) created some years ago to assist ill-favoured and underprivileged women in The Gambia. The association every year celebrates the day with a parade and speeches on the rights of women and gender equality.
Speaking on the occasion, former Vice President, Dr Isatou Touray, expressed delight and urged the women to be united as a force and support each other. She dwelled on the Ukraine war, saying in difficult times, women suffer the most.
“The theme of the year is important but I can tell you that some people will use the digital knowledge to destroy the lives of women by insulting them. Most of it are done by the women and that’s why we have to support each other and avoid destroying one another,” she stated.
She added that the internet is destroying the lives of many people, thus there is need to be mindful and as well support each other.
Dr Touray further called on the women to avoid being used bypoliticians to be insulting oneanother or causing violence.
Mrs Fatou Saho, president of the Association, also expressed similar sentiments for witnessing another year of celebration. She thanked APS Microfinance and other partners for supporting the association to support the women across the country.
“Our group is to help the women because they are the holders of the household. They are the ones responsible for the children and some of the affairs of our household,” she said.
She explained that last year, her association spent over three million dalasis to support women within the Greater Banjul Area and beyond.
Mrs Saho added that the association plans to do more in supporting the underprivileged women across the country.
APS representative Haddy Cham assured women that APS would continue to support them in realising their dreams. She said they had realised that only business could help women and as a result they partner with UWEA to support financially.
Aji Bintou Colley, member of the association, praised Mrs Saho for her endless support to women. She further expressed concern on why the government didn’t declare the day as a public holiday.
