Yadicon Njie Eribo
Yadicon Njie Eribo serves as the Chairperson of The Association of Non-Governmental Organizations (TANGO) in The Gambia. She is a prominent advocate against female genital mutilation (FGM), highlighting its severe health impacts on girls and women. During recent discussions, she pointed out that FGM is a human rights violation disguised as a cultural practice and has been actively involved in advocacy efforts since the 1990s to eliminate this harmful tradition.
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Mrs. Yadicon Njie Eribo, one of the consultants, said violence against women in politics remains a deliberate political mechanism used to silence, delegitimise, and exclude women from power.
Violence drives women out of politics, WFD report warns
Gambia· 2026-01-26
Yadicon Njie Eribo, Chairperson of TANGO’s Board, celebrated the association’s achievements while emphasising the deeper significance of the AGM.
TANGO AGM calls for renewed civic advocacy amid growing challengesGambia· 2025-08-29
Yadicon Njie Eribo, chairperson of The Association of Non-Governmental Organizations (TANGO), pointed out that the practice is hailed as a religious or cultural practice, but it is human rights violation.
Gender Ministry marks Int’l Zero Tolerance for FGM DayGambia· 2025-02-26
