The repeal of the ban on female genital cutting is being considered
The Gambia is debating whether to repeal its ban on female genital mutilation. It could become the first country to repeal the ban amid a religious backlash. Like many countries in Africa, the Gambia has a law criminalizing the practice of female genital mutilation.
Gambia lawmakers refer repeal of ban on female genital cutting to more committee discussions. Lawmakers referred an attempted repeal of the 2015 ban on the practice to further committee discussions on Monday. Gambia is the only African country in the world to have a ban on cutting female genital cut.
Gambia could reverse its ban on female genital cutting for a global first. Lawmakers in Gambia have referred a repeal of the 2015 ban on the cutting to further committee discussions. Gambia is the only African country to have a ban on cutting women's genitalia.
An attempt to repeal a 2015 ban on female genital mutilation in Gambia sent for further committee discussions by lawmakers. Attempt to repeal the ban sent for more committee discussions. Gambia is the only country in the world to have a ban on the practice of female genital mutilation.
Gambia could lift ban on female genital mutilation. Bill debated in parliament introduced by lawmaker Almameh Gibba. Bill'seeks to uphold religious loyalty and safeguard cultural norms and values' Bill is introduced in parliament by a lawmaker in Gambia's parliament. It is hoped to uphold'religious loyalty' and'safeguard cultural norms'
Gambia could lift ban on female genital mutilation. Bill debated in parliament introduced by lawmaker Almameh Gibba. Bill'seeks to uphold religious loyalty and safeguard cultural norms and values' Bill is introduced in parliament by a lawmaker in Gambia's parliament. It is hoped to uphold'religious loyalty' and'safeguard cultural norms'
Gambia could become the first country in the world to reverse a ban on female genital cutting. The practice is dangerous and has no benefits, experts say. Gambia is the only African country to have a ban in the practice, but experts say it is harmful and dangerous. The West African nation could be the first to reverse the ban.
Gambia could become the first country in the world to reverse its ban on female genital cutting. Experts say the practice is dangerous and has no benefits. Gambia is the only African country to have a ban on the practice in the country. The ban is a global first, but experts say it has no health benefits.
Gambia may become first nation to reverse female genital mutilation ban. Lawmakers in Gambia are voting on a bill that would repeal a ban on the practice. No country has ever done the same thing, but Gambia could be the first to reverse the ban.
Gambia lawmakers set to vote on a bill that would repeal a 2015 ban on women's genital cutting. Gambia is the first country to reverse such legislation in the country's history. The bill would be the first to reverse a ban on genital cutting in Gambia.