The National Assembly member for Foni Kansala, Almamy Gibba, has Monday tabled before the country’s lawmaking body a pro-female genital mutilation (FGM) rights bill that seeks to overturn the legislation banning the traditional practice. “This Bill seeks to lift the ban on female circumcision in The Gambia, a practice deeply[Read More…]
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FGM Law Repeal Bill – A Retrogressive Move
Many Gambians concerned about the health and welfare of our womenfolk have expressed worry about plans to introduce a private member’s bill in the National Assembly to repeal the law banning Female Genital Mutilation (FGM), which was promulgated in 2015. The bill, entitled Women’s Amendment Bill 2024 and intended to[Read More…]
FATWA On Female Circumcision
Praise be to Allah, Lord of the worlds, and peace and blessings be upon the most noble of the prophets and messengers, Muhammad bin Abdullah, and his household, companions, and those who follow his footsteps. The Fatwa and Moon Sighting Committee of the Gambia Supreme Islamic Council is pleased to[Read More…]
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