Discrimination at shop doors and in taxis
Jallow described landlords refusing to rent shops to disabled women and taxi drivers declining to carry them. “We deserve equal opportunities,” she said. She urged investment in accessible infrastructure and small businesses, and planned to pass her new skills to other women through mentoring. [1]
Disabled people shape digital training
UNDP’s 2024 country report also described a separate pilot with The Gambia Federation of the Disabled. Ten disabled participants received practical ICT training, adaptive devices and individual coaching. The initiative was co-designed with the disability community to improve participation in the digital economy. [2]
Rights information reaches communities
A further UNDP account of its 2024 justice work recorded mobile legal aid and dialogues in 50 Upper River Region communities. Participants included 21 people with disabilities. The programme involved the National Agency for Legal Aid, local institutions and Justice Defenders, connecting rights awareness with routes to practical legal support. [3]