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www.aljazeera.com
6 days ago
Europe news

I will die trying': Gambian migrant deportees dream of return to Europe

Irregular migration to Europe often leads to disappointment and hardship instead of the expected better life. [ more ]
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Washington Post
1 week 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.nytimes.com
2 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.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
1 week 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.nytimes.com
2 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.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.france24.com
8 months ago
France news

Revisited - In The Gambia, victims of Jammeh dictatorship seek justice

Former Gambian Ousman Sonko is on trial in Switzerland for alleged crimes against humanity committed between 2000 and 2016.
The trial is eagerly anticipated in The Gambia, as it could pave the way for future trials and help victims seek justice. [ more ]
www.nytimes.com
2 months ago
Digital life

Gambia Votes to Keep Ban on Female Genital Cutting, in Sharp Reversal

Lawmakers in Gambia chose to retain the ban on female genital cutting following a women-led campaign, reversing their initial move to repeal the landmark legislation. [ more ]
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