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How Wajir Men Are Shielding Their Daughters from FGM
Female Genital Mutilation (FGM) is a deeply entrenched cultural practice that has plagued various communities across…
The Gambia’s Upholding of the FGM Ban
In a monumental step for women’s and girls’ rights, The Gambia’s National Assembly has reaffirmed its…
Gambia’s Parliament Upholds FGM Ban Amidst Religious and Cultural Pressures
Gambian lawmakers have firmly upheld a 2015 ban on female genital mutilation (FGM), resisting significant pressure…
Empowering Men to Combat Female Genital Mutilation (FGM)
Even though female genital mutilation (FGM) is outlawed by the Kenyan Constitution of 2010 as a…
Narok County Commissioner Raises Alarm Over Rising FGM Cases
Coast Regional Commissioner (RC), John Elungata, has pledged to intensify efforts against drug abuse following a…
Fathers Leading Change: Choosing Education Over FGM
In a transformative movement led by fathers in Kenya, the focus has shifted from the practice…