Fatou Baldeh
GambiaactivistFemale9.0Global Dominance: 0.00%Fatou Baldeh is a dedicated advocate for women's rights and social justice, known for her efforts in empowering women and marginalized communities, and raising awareness on issues such as gender equality.
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Fatou Baldeh, Founder and CEO of Women in Liberation and Leadership (WILL), emphasizes the vital role of grandmothers in guiding families and shaping community values.
SPECIAL REPORT: Storytelling for Change: Ding Mba Nyimaa Grandmothers Lead New Effort to End FGM, Child Marriage and Teenage Pregnancy in JanjanburehGambia· 2026-07-24Fatou Baldeh was recognized for her pioneering work in women's rights.
de Gerardi a Zamora, los casos guatemaltecos que ha visibilizado en el mundo
Guatemala· 2025-10-06
Fatou Baldeh was recognized for her pioneering work in women's rights at the Albies awards.
El emotivo discurso de Meryl Streep a Jose Rubén Zamora durante gala de los Premios Albies en LondresGuatemala· 2025-10-05
Fatou Baldeh attended the trial and expressed that it was moving to see the evidence presented by the prosecution.
Former Jungler Michael Correa to be sentenced FridayGambia· 2025-08-18
WILL founder Fatou Baldeh told the BBC that there was an increase in FGM procedures being performed on babies in The Gambia.
Outrage in The Gambia after one-month-old baby dies
United Kingdom· 2025-08-11
Fatou Baldeh, the Founder and CEO of WILL, stated that the ruling marks a significant moral and cultural shift.
Landmark ECOWAS Court ruling on FGM sets regional standardGambia· 2025-07-11
Dr. Fatou Baldeh is a leading human rights activist dedicated to gender justice and ending sexual and gender-based violence.
TIME Magazine names Dr. Fatou Baldeh among 100 most influential peopleGambia· 2025-04-22
Fatou Baldeh is a women's rights advocate included among the influential icons in 2025.
Trump, Starmer, Sheinbaum y Ed Sheeran, entre personas más influyentes de 2025, según Time
Panama· 2025-04-16
Dr Fatou Baldeh is recognized for her unwavering commitment to women’s rights and gender equality, particularly in the fight against Female Genital Mutilation (FGM).
Women & Society Int’l Women’s Day: Honouring Dr Fatou Baldeh’s Trailblazing Fight for Women’s RightsGambia· 2025-03-13