"Gambia Considers Reversing Ban on Female Genital Mutilation"
TL;DR
The Gambia is considering reversing its ban on female genital mutilation (FGM) with a bill that has advanced in the country's legislature, sparking concerns from advocates like Jaha Dukuray, founder of Safe Hands for Girls. Dukuray, a survivor of FGM, emphasizes the cultural shift and advocacy efforts that have reduced the prevalence of FGM in The Gambia. She shares her personal experience and highlights the psychological and health risks associated with the practice, expressing concern for the potential repeal's impact on women and girls.
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- Female genital mutilation is illegal in The Gambia. But maybe not for much longer NPR
- Gambia parliament moves to overturn ban on female genital cutting The Washington Post
- Reuters World News: Gambia's female genital mutilation bill, and other top stories Reuters
- Move to overturn FGM ban in the Gambia postponed The Guardian
- After their genitals were cut, some women search for healing The Associated Press
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