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Gambia:
Cultural Protagonist Supports Eradication of FGM in CRR
Daily Observer, 21 May 2012
The power of information using the local languages to change perceptions and attitudes continues to give prominence to the work of the Gamcotrap in the Central River Region. Under… Read more »
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Liberia:
Government Finding a Way to End FGM
IPS, 2 April 2012
"There were three people. One person was holding me down; one person was holding my hand; and the other person was doing the job. They lay me down, and..." Fatu said of the female… Read more »
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Gambia:
Interview With Women On Their Feelings Regarding Female Genital Mutilation
Foroyaa, 19 March 2012
A lot of discussions on FGM is taking place without the womenfolk whilst it is women who should take center stage since it affects them directly. This is what motivates this… Read more »
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Nigeria:
Girl, 17 Flees Home Over Forced Circumcision
Vanguard, 23 February 2012
17-year-old girl, Miss Patricia Youmgbo, has been declared missing by family members after she reportedly fled home to avoid circumcision. Read more »
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Nigeria:
Rescuing Rural Women From Circumcision
Leadership, 12 February 2012
The world last week, once again, stood up against the dangerous traditional practice of: Female Genital Mutilation, FGM. The United Nations Organisation UNO, set aside every… Read more »
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Ghana:
Police Lack Capacity to Combat FGM
Public Agenda, 10 February 2012
The Police are unable to enforce the laws against female genital circumcisers effectively because most of the personnel do not have sufficient knowledge of the policies guiding… Read more »
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Gambia:
UNFPA Shows Solidarity On International Day of Zero Tolerance On FGM
Foroyaa, 9 February 2012
"I feel greatly honoured and privileged to be part of the International Day of Zero Tolerance to FGM/C and to deliver the solidarity statement on behalf of the Officer In Charge of… Read more »
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Nigeria:
First Lady Urges Female Parliamentarians to Sponsor Bills On Women Issues
Leadership, 19 October 2011
The First Lady, Mrs Patience Jonathan, has urged Nigerian female parliamentarians to sponsor bills that will address specific issues that concern women. Read more »