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.
Jaha Dukureh Urges The Government To Punish Anyone Who Practices FGM.
By Adama Maksuba Jaha Dukureh, a prominent advocate against female genital mutilation, has urged the Gambian government to enforce the law criminalizing FGM fully. In response to parliament’s decision to uphold the ban on female circumcision in the country, the founder of Save Hands expressed her support. FGM is punishable by up to 3 years
