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Joining Forces Coalition calls for the immediate halt of the plan to repeal anti-FGM/C law in The Gambia
On March 18, 2024, The Gambia's parliament initiated a bill to repeal the country's anti-female genital mutilation/cutting (FGM/C) law which protects and criminalises the practice of FGM/C in the country. In an initial vote
Joining forces for zero tolerance for FGM in west and central Africa
Several international conventions prohibit female genital mutilation (FGM) such as the Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination Against Women (CEDAW), and the African Charter on Human and Peoples' Rights
West African girls’ manifesto on ending harmful traditional practices
As the 3rd African Girl Summit focusing on “Culture, Human Rights and Accountability; Accelerating End to Harmful Practices” starts in Niamey, girls from across West Africa met together on 12 November 2021, to join voices and
Accelerating the Abandonment of Female Genital Mutilation
World Vision is partnering with UNICEF to improve access to education for children in Kajiado County in an effort to rescue 1,500 girls from Female Genital Mutilation. See the impact of the programme here.