Binta, founder of Lundue.V. a civil society organisation in Bremen supporting public health, integrations of migrants and intercultural connections was awarded by The Bremen State Women's Council as 'The Bremen Woman of the Year: Binta Bah has been committed to women affected by genital mutilation and to making the issue more visible for years.
Because of her work, Binta Bah was nominated among 18 candidates and voted “Woman of the Year 2026” in Bremen. In her speech, she said that people in responsible positions should understand how powerful their decisions are. Their decisions can make life easier for vulnerable families, or they can cause people to lose stability or the place where they belong. Many families depend on fairness and understanding decisions from leaders.
According to the citation from Bremen State Women's Council Binta came to Bremen from Gambia as a teenager – alone. She managed, against all odds, to combine education, motherhood and helping mutilated women. The World Health Organization (WHO) distinguishes between four types of female genital mutilation. Depending on the practice, the clitoris and/or the inner and outer labia are removed with a sharp object; in other cases, the vaginal opening is severely narrowed by sewing it shut.
Binta Bah was honored by Senator Claudia Bernhard and the State Women's Council in Bremen for her work supporting migrant women and families. The event's theme was "Strong together: women's solidarity as an answer to political crises".
Antje Jess, chairwoman of the Bremen State Women's Council, praised Binta's efforts to increase visibility and representation of black women. LUNDU e.V. supports migrant women, especially from African countries like The Gambia, with integration, German language classes, and childcare.
The association also works to prevent female genital mutilation (FGM) through counseling and awareness sessions. Binta organised cultural events, including a concert featuring Sona Jobarteh last year and Titi and Nagothe Llo this year.
Binta invites policymakers to visit LUNDU e.V. to meet women and children, hear their experiences, and support empowerment. The organisation helps families with personal problems and authorities.
Binta's goal is to empower women, support families, promote education and awareness, and encourage cultural exchange in helping migrant communities integrate into Germany.
