The death of a one-month-old baby girl in The Gambia because of female genital mutilation (FGM) has reignited public outrage. However, a bitter experience suggests that this grief will soon fade into another unaddressed tragedy. Despite the country’s 2015 ban on FGM through the amendment of the Women’s Act, enforcement[Read More…]
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Gambia: Stakeholders Renew Calls For Eradication Of FGM
By Halimatou Ceesay A two-day consultation on Islam, Family Wellbeing and Traditional Practices held at the Paradise Suites Hotel, Kanifing has ended with stakeholders renewing calls for a complete halt of FGM in the Gambia and the sub-region. Speaking at the event, renowned Islamic scholar and former vice president of[Read More…]
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