FLAG is a non-political, non-sectarian, non-partisan, non-governmental and non-profit making Association made up of female members of the legal profession who in various ways aim to contribute to the development and realisation of the rights of women and children in The Gambia.
Although membership of FLAG is limited to female members of the legal profession,
the activities of FLAG are also dependent on the support of the male members of the legal profession, the stakeholders and the general public involved in the champing of this cause.
Female members of the legal profession in The Gambia have been engaged in various ways in ensuring the observance and enforcement of the fundamental rights and freedom of women and children in The Gambia as well as the promotion of gender equality and forging of relationships with other organisations resident within this country and abroad.
It was therefore felt that these efforts needed to be institutionalised so that the activities of the members would continue and live on in a more structured manner.
As a result, FLAG was formally registered in October of 2006.
VISION OF THE ASSOCIATION
The Association aims to procure changes to the laws of The Gambia for the protection and well being of women and children, with the objective of eliminating violence against them, promote freedom of expression and educate and enable them to participate effectively in
the development process of the country.
This would compliment the efforts already being made by other NGOs, UN organizations
such as UNICEF and UNIFEM and other bodies at the national and international level and
the Government of The Gambia.
OBJECTIVES
In line with our vision there are three main objectives:
To lobby for gender equality in The Gambia through legislative reform , public education and advocacy;
To enhance and promote the welfare and legal status of women and children;
To promote the principles and aims of the United Nations and African Union in
respect of women and children
To realize these objectives the Association will pursue the following activities:-
Research into legal issues affecting women and children;
Advocate for legislation aim at eliminating all forms of discrimination against women and children;
Offer legal advice by way of outreach, mobile legal aid clinics and where possible provide representation in court for women and children;
Provide an open forum for discussion of all matters affecting women and children;
Lobby for amendment of laws that are not gender sensitive and actively seek legislation which advances women’s status and protects the rights of women
and children;
Establish networks and linkages with organisations and groups for the
advancement of women.
