Gambia celebrates 5 top female achievers on International Women’s Day

As The Gambia joined the rest of the world on Tuesday March 8, 2022, to mark this year’s International Women’s Day, five notable, top female achievers have been identified and celebrated.

The selection was based on their achievements and appreciable roles in the development of their societies and the challenges they face.

This year’s commemoration is themed, “Gender equality today for a sustainable tomorrow,” and calls for climate action for women.

On the occasion of this year’s IWD, five women, who have defied the odds of a patriarchal society to get to the very top, were identified.

The women are:

1. Vice President Dr Isatou Touray

Dr Isatou Touray is a fearless activist who campaigned for the rights of women and girls in The Gambia for decades. She went into politics in 2016 and announced a shot at the presidency, the first Gambian woman to make that bold move. She is currently the country’s vice president.

2. Mariam Jack Denton

Mariam Jack Denton is a lawyer and the first female Gambian to be called to the Bar in a stunning achievement. She is currently the speaker of the National Assembly.

3. Mayor Rohey Lowe

If there is one person who has made history in terms of grassroots politics, it’s Mayor Rohey Malick Lowe. She is currently the Mayor of Banjul, the capital of The Gambia and the first woman to achieve such a feat.

4. General Ramatoulie DK Sanneh

For far too long, the military has been the exclusive preserve of men in societies including The Gambia. But the women in the military are now breaking barriers and becoming top achievers along the way. Fourth on our list is Ramatoulie DK Sanyang, a Brigadier General in the Gambia Armed Forces. She holds the role of Adjutant General of the Gambia Armed Forces.

5. Haddy Faye

Businesswoman Haddy Faye sits No. 5 on our list. The independent woman is doing wonders in the entertainment industry as the chief executive officer of Absolute Entertainment.