Fatou Baldeh MBE (born December 1983)[1] is a Gambian women's rights activist who campaigns to end female genital mutilation (FGM).

[8] In 2013, she publicly pointed out the issues of female genital mutilation of girls in Scotland and she was heavily criticised for such statements.

On 30 January 2014, Baldeh subsequently appeared before the Equal Opportunities Committee at the Scottish Parliament where she was asked to engage in an individual presentation to explain the about the measures and guidelines required to be implemented in order to prevent young women from being victims of FGM in Scotland.

[11] In March 2020, Baldeh received a She Award for her outstanding contribution in empowering girls and women in Gambia.

[12] In January 2020, she was given the MBE by the British High Commissioner to the Gambia, Sharon Wardle, as a result of the 2019 Special Honours, in recognition of her valuable efforts and commitments regarding advocating black minority and ethnic communities in Scotland.