Life at the fishing outpost close to Sanyang. The Gambia, 2020
The fishing village of Tanji is a busy place. Tones of fish arriving daily on traditional, colorful boats are bartered, cleaned and sometimes dried on the beach. It’s a colorful place, perfect for observing locals working as they have done for centuries. Tanji, The Gambia, 2020
Measures taken by the Gambian government to fight female genital mutilation are educational in nature and are insufficient given the continuing traditions and cultural sensitivity regarding these practices. In the absence of legal prohibition, the Gambia is one of the countries with the highest rates of female circumcision (64% in 2010). These practices vary by community. For example, of the nine main ethnic groups, seven practice mutilation between birth and age 16. Among the Mandinkes and Sarakoles, 100% of girls are excised or mutilated. These practices are more common in the Upper River region, but less common in urban areas and among the more educated populations. In 2010, 71% of the population was still in favour of the practice. The Gambia, 2020
