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www.theguardian.com
1 week ago
Women in technology

The Guardian view on tackling FGM: as progress slows, efforts must be redoubled | Editorial

FGM remains a critical issue globally, affecting 12,000 girls daily with serious health risks and violations of rights. [ more ]
www.nytimes.com
3 weeks ago
Digital life

When a Nation Banned Female Genital Cutting, a Defiant 96-Year-Old Resisted

In 2013, Gambian women publicly renounced female genital cutting, marking a significant cultural shift. [ more ]
www.theguardian.com
1 week ago
Women in technology

The Guardian view on tackling FGM: as progress slows, efforts must be redoubled | Editorial

FGM remains a critical issue globally, affecting 12,000 girls daily with serious health risks and violations of rights. [ more ]
www.nytimes.com
3 weeks ago
Digital life

When a Nation Banned Female Genital Cutting, a Defiant 96-Year-Old Resisted

In 2013, Gambian women publicly renounced female genital cutting, marking a significant cultural shift. [ more ]
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Washington Post
2 weeks ago
New York City

They promised to stop practicing female cutting. This sleuth makes sure.

Momodou Keita's patrol work is pivotal in combatting female genital mutilation in Gambia, impacting both local and international dialogue. [ more ]
www.npr.org
2 months ago
US news

A victory for opponents of female genital mutilation in The Gambia

Female genital mutilation is a violation of human rights often used as a tool for controlling women's bodies and well-being. [ more ]
Washington Post
2 weeks ago
New York City

They promised to stop practicing female cutting. This sleuth makes sure.

Momodou Keita's patrol work is pivotal in combatting female genital mutilation in Gambia, impacting both local and international dialogue. [ more ]
www.npr.org
2 months ago
US news

A victory for opponents of female genital mutilation in The Gambia

Female genital mutilation is a violation of human rights often used as a tool for controlling women's bodies and well-being. [ more ]
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www.standard.co.uk
7 months ago
London

UK making great strides to protect girls from FGM but more needs to be done, say experts

The UK has made significant progress in eradicating the risk of female genital mutilation (FGM) being carried out on girls living in the country.
Specialists and activists credit child protection measures, stronger laws and policies for this progress.
More work is needed to support survivors of FGM and provide better care for them. [ more ]
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