Female genital mutilation (FGM) is a violation of the human rights of girls and women, and endangers their health.
WHO’s position is clear: #HealthForAll means protecting women and girls from all forms of violence. #EndFGM
https://apnews.com/article/gambia-female-genital-cutting-7ab84af16d6b986025dd344d615bfe19
WHO’s position is clear: #HealthForAll means protecting women and girls from all forms of violence. #EndFGM
https://apnews.com/article/gambia-female-genital-cutting-7ab84af16d6b986025dd344d615bfe19
AP News
Gambia lawmakers refer a repeal of the ban on female genital cutting to more committee discussions
Lawmakers in Gambia have referred a repeal of the 2015 ban on female genital cutting for further committee discussions. Gambian activists fear the repeal would overturn years of work to better protect girls and women.
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Female genital mutilation:
-harms the health of women and girls;
-it has no medical benefits;
-it violates their rights.
On International Day of Zero Tolerance for Female Genital Mutilation, we stand with all our partners in the commitment to end this harmful practice, forever. #EndFGM
-harms the health of women and girls;
-it has no medical benefits;
-it violates their rights.
On International Day of Zero Tolerance for Female Genital Mutilation, we stand with all our partners in the commitment to end this harmful practice, forever. #EndFGM