Gambia rejects an effort to reverse a ban on female genital cutting, but a new vote could come soon
Gambian lawmakers reject attempt to repeal ban on female genital cutting.
- Bilawal Riaz
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Lawmakers in Gambia have rejected an attempt to repeal a ban on female genital cutting, a practice also known as female genital mutilation. The ban reversal proposal caused concern among activists who fear it would set back efforts to end the harmful procedure. The bill has been referred to a committee for further discussion and may come up for another vote soon. Female genital cutting involves the partial or full removal of external genitalia and poses serious health risks. While some support the bill to uphold religious and cultural values, critics argue it violates women’s rights. The procedure has been banned in many countries worldwide, with activists and organizations working to end it globally.
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