Gambia Upholds Ban on Female Genital Mutilation Amid Controversy
TL;DR
Gambia's National Assembly has rejected a bill to repeal the ban on female genital cutting, a significant win for women's rights advocates after a year of intense debate. The decision follows a major education campaign by activists, doctors, and survivors highlighting the practice's harmful effects. Despite opposition from some religious leaders, the ban remains in place, preserving protections established in 2015.
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