Thursday September 19, 2024

Female Genital Mutilation

Gambian Lawmaker, Seven Others File Case in Supreme Court Over Upholding on FGM Ban

Gambian Lawmaker, Seven Others File Case in Supreme Court Over Upholding on FGM Ban

A group led by National Assembly member Almamy Gibba is challenging the legality of female circumcision in The Gambia. They have filed a case at the Supreme Court arguing that the laws criminalizing the practice violate the country’s constitution. The group contends that these laws infringe upon religious and cultural rights, particularly those of Muslim women. They seek to overturn the specific amendments that outlawed female circumcision.

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African Child Policy Forum calls for withdrawal of Bill to decriminalize FGM in Gambia

African Child Policy Forum calls for withdrawal of Bill to decriminalize FGM in Gambia

A child rights group is urging Gambia to withdraw a bill that would decriminalize female genital mutilation, arguing it would violate international law and harm girls.

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