Cultural Practices

Gambia’s parliament rejects a bill to lift the ban on female genital mutilation, prioritizing health and human rights.

Gambian women are rallying to uphold the ban on female genital mutilation (FGM) amidst increasing pressure to reverse the law, highlighting ongoing challenges in eradicating FGM.

A Gambian lawmaker’s attempt to overturn the country’s 2015 ban on female genital mutilation (FGM) has ignited a firestorm of controversy. The move comes after Gambia imposed its first fines …