Gambia Reinforces Ban On Female Genital Mutilation Amidst Challenges Lawmakers reject efforts to overturn protections for women’s rights, sparking celebrations among activists. In a momentous victory for women’s rights activists, Gambia’s parliament has chosen to uphold a ban on female genital mutilation (FGM) that has been in place since 2015. The controversial Women’s (Amendment) Bill 2024 aimed to decriminalize FGM, a practice affecting millions of girls across the globe. The bill sparked widespread protests, with hundreds of Gambians gathering outside the National Assembly in Banjul, demanding that the ban remain firm. A future without FGM in Gambia remains possible, but it will take ongoing collaboration and courage from those determined to make a difference.

Source: Washington Post July 22, 2024 16:07 UTC