Banjul's first female mayor, Rohey Malick Lowe, asked Gambian women to quit tearing down each other's character and start lifting each other up in politics. She talked with Banjul women right before International Women's Day 2025. Mayor Lowe knows firsthand what these attacks feel like. She explained how fighting between women and lack of support blocks progress toward equal leadership chances.
Female leaders face pushback not just from men but from fellow women who spread harmful stereotypes. Mayor Lowe urged women to band together, build power, and knock down the walls that keep them from making big decisions. As head of the Network of Locally Elected Women of Africa (REFELA), she fights for women's rights across the entire continent. Personal attacks and online harassment scare many talented women away from Gambian politics.
These nasty tactics often frighten qualified candidates from even trying to run for office. Mayor Lowe believes unity can fix these issues and create political spaces where women thrive without fear of personal smears or community backlash. As a fierce defender of women and girls, she pushed for action on critical gender problems. She promised to keep backing programs that fight violence against women, build financial strength, and create leadership paths.
Mayor Lowe sees women's power as the key to moving society forward. She highlights community-level action and believes local governments must lead the charge against violence toward women and push for real equality. Her leadership sparks change at home and worldwide as she advocates for inclusive government and a future without gender violence.
Female leaders face pushback not just from men but from fellow women who spread harmful stereotypes. Mayor Lowe urged women to band together, build power, and knock down the walls that keep them from making big decisions. As head of the Network of Locally Elected Women of Africa (REFELA), she fights for women's rights across the entire continent. Personal attacks and online harassment scare many talented women away from Gambian politics.
These nasty tactics often frighten qualified candidates from even trying to run for office. Mayor Lowe believes unity can fix these issues and create political spaces where women thrive without fear of personal smears or community backlash. As a fierce defender of women and girls, she pushed for action on critical gender problems. She promised to keep backing programs that fight violence against women, build financial strength, and create leadership paths.
Mayor Lowe sees women's power as the key to moving society forward. She highlights community-level action and believes local governments must lead the charge against violence toward women and push for real equality. Her leadership sparks change at home and worldwide as she advocates for inclusive government and a future without gender violence.
