FATOUMATA C.M JALLOW TAMBAJANG (Gambia)

A Pro-active and result-oriented African women’s leader, politician, an expert and trainer in democratic governance, empowering and defending women and youth rights, gender mainstreaming and peace mediation. She is Goodwill ambassador of Africans Rising (AR) for Justice, Peace and Dignity and Chairperson of The Gambia Women’s Finance Association

She has held leadership positions like Gambian and Minister of Women’s Affairs, Minister of Health, Social Welfare and Women’s Affairs and Chairperson of The Gambia National Women’s Council.

She has received numerous awards, including the Award of Appreciation, Center for Democracy and Development (CDD), African Woman of the Year, 2017 and Eminent Person to the OAU (AU). She is also Co-founder and current chairperson of The Gambia Women’s Finance Association (GAWFA) and Member of Women For Africa Foundation Women For Strategic Leadership and Governance.