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Female genital mutilation is on the rise in Africa: disturbing new trends are driving up the numbers
12 May 2024 06:39 GMT
… to eliminate this abuse by 2030.
… religious or cultural reasons.
In fact female genital mutilation … FGM in African countries
Countries with the highest levels of female genital mutilation … of girls and women who have undergone female genital mutilation in …
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A nuanced approach to Female Genital Mutilation/Cutting
10 May 2024 10:45 GMT
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A nuanced approach to Female Genital Mutilation/Cutting
By Abu … complications on any one girl child talk less those … aspect to FGM, as there is a religious bearing? Absolutely … women that benefitted from hoodectomy.
As for the violations of human rights …
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GAP Condemns UK Foreign Secretary’s Comments on FGM and Visa Sanctions Threat to Lawmakers in The Gambia
11 May 2024 14:02 GMT
… regarding the practice of Female Genital Mutilation (FGM) in The Gambia, … fundamental human rights and dignity of individuals, while FGM … our women and girls, as guided by our religious beliefs, … FGM in The Gambia are not only hypocritical but also a violation …
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‘Women have less representation in decision-making related to climate change’
11 May 2024 10:35 GMT
… that empowers underserved youths, women and persons with disabilities through … initiatives such as the UNFPA FGM Accelerator, COVIDAction, Afriplastics and … impacts of climate variability. Additionally, women are disproportionately affected in displacement …
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UN Human Rights Expert concludes visit to Somalia, highlights progress and challenges
09 May 2024 11:52 GMT
… in promoting and protecting human rights in Somalia.
The … well as violations of the rights of women and children … the full prohibition of female genital mutilation (FGM) while calling upon authorities … a safe environment where victims and survivors can …
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NSCDC Arrests Suspected Ritualists For Alleged Gang Rape, Genital Mutilation In Niger
08 May 2024 23:14 GMT
The operatives of the Niger State Command of the Nigerian Security and Civil Defense Corps, arrested four men suspected to be ritualists for allegedly gang-rapping a 13-year-old student.
According to PUNCH, the group was also alleged to have cut off the …
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TYW shares six socio-economic implications of FGM/C in Gambia
10 May 2024 21:02 GMT
… Women (TYW) Wednesday shared six socio-economic implications of Female Genital Mutilation/Cutting (FGM … of girls and women subjected to female circumcision … legal prohibitions of female circumcision and … for survivors of female circumcision is imperative …
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UK Foreign Secretary Cameroon suggests visa sanctions against lawmakers who support FGM
10 May 2024 16:12 GMT
… U.K., spoke about the FGM issue, suggesting the potential for … , The Gambia upholds the fundamental human rights of all its citizens and … has established an independent Human Rights Commission to support this commitment …
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Why Meru has only two elected women – report
10 May 2024 13:30 GMT
… beliefs that place women and girls as subordinate to … prioritise family responsibilities on women and girls.
According to the … Violence and Female Genital Mutilation are affecting women.
It notes that women in … #47;murders of GBV victims scoring 35 per cent …
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Kenya's uphill battle: Why ending FGM remains elusive
10 May 2024 04:21 GMT
… a commitment to end female genital mutilation (FGM) in Kenya by the … and religious elders from communities with high FGM rates … in August 2022, girls and women from at least 22 … practice persisted.
Gender and human rights activists, stakeholders, and the …