Gambian Woman's Rights Activist

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Fatou Baldeh Biography

Fatou Baldeh is a globally recognized human rights advocate and a survivor of female genital mutilation and cutting (FGM/C). She is the founder and executive director of Women in Liberation and Leadership (W.I.L.L.), an organization committed to ending gender based violence and FGM/C and advancing the rights of women and girls through education, policy reform, and community engagement in The Gambia and beyond.

A survivor herself, Baldeh is leading a global movement to eliminate FGM/C within this decade. With more than 75 percent of women in The Gambia affected, and the country’s 2015 national ban threatened with repeal by parliamentarians in March 2024, she helped coordinate national and international efforts to defend the law. She is now leading the legal defense of the ban as it undergoes review by The Gambia’s Supreme Court, continuing to advocate on the frontlines to protect girls from gender based violence and uphold their fundamental human rights.

Baldeh’s leadership has earned her international recognition. In 2025, she was named a TIME Woman of the Year and included on the TIME100 list of the world’s most influential people. She is a recipient of the Clooney Foundation for Justice Albie Award, the International Women of Courage Award from the United States Department of State, and the Women’s Rights Award at the 2024 Geneva Summit for Human Rights and Democracy. She was also recognized by President Barack Obama as a global voice for change on International Women’s Day and selected for the prestigious Harvard100 cohort of visionary changemakers.

In 2020, Baldeh was appointed a Member of the Order of the British Empire (MBE) by Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II for her work supporting migrant communities and survivors of gender based violence in the United Kingdom. Her advocacy has reached the highest levels of government. She has testified before the Scottish Parliament and The Gambia’s Truth, Reconciliation, and Reparations Commission, presenting evidence of atrocities committed under former dictator Yahya Jammeh, including FGM, forced labor, rape, and murder.

With more than a decade of experience in gender justice, Baldeh has worked across Scotland, the United Kingdom, and The Gambia to support survivors and influence national and international policy. In 2024, her alma mater, the University of Wolverhampton, awarded her an honorary doctorate in recognition of her groundbreaking contributions to human rights.

Among her many achievements, one remains closest to her heart: protecting her eleven year old niece from undergoing FGM/C and breaking the generational cycle of harm within her own family.

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Speaker profile last updated by AAE Talent Team on 12/22/2025.

Fatou Baldeh Speaking Topics

  • Violence Against Women and Girls

  • Harmful Traditional Practices

Fatou Baldeh Videos

Fatou Baldeh  2024 Geneva Summit

Fatou Baldeh 2024 Geneva Summit

Women's Rights Award honoree Fatou Baldeh addresses the 16th Annual Geneva Summit for Human Rights and Democracy.

Fatou Baldeh - TIME

Fatou Baldeh - TIME

Fatou Baldeh's 2025 TIME Women of the Year Toast.

Fatou Baldeh - France 24/"The World Today"

Fatou Baldeh - France 24/"The World Today"

Activist and survivor Fatou Baldeh on fighting to eradicate female genital mutilation.

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Fatou Baldeh is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Violence Against Women and Girls and Harmful Traditional Practices . The estimated speaking fee range to book Fatou Baldeh for your event is $10,000 - $20,000. Fatou Baldeh generally travels from and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are Theo Sowa, Tarana Burke, Blair Imani, Tamika D. Mallory and Nadine Naber. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Fatou Baldeh for an upcoming live or virtual event.

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