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Sudan Criminalizes Female Genital Mutilation

The government says a special article will be added to the country's criminal law to criminalise female genital mutilation.The new law will make such actions punishable by three years in jail. Campaigners say the move have ushered in a "new era" for women's rights in the country.

Sudan: Activists Hail Criminalisation of Female Genital Mutilation in Sudan

RFI, 1 May 2020

Activists have welcomed the Sudanese government's move to criminalise Female Genital Mutilation (FGM). The transitional government amended the criminal code in an effort to protect… Read more »
Sudan: Sudan to Criminalise Female Genital Mutilation

Radio Dabanga, 29 April 2020

The Sudanese government is to criminalise female genital mutilation. A special article will be added to the country's criminal law. Read more »

Female Genital Mutilation (FGM) practised on women and girls in some tribes in Africa.

Sudan: Sudan Makes Female Genital Cutting a Crime in 'New Era' for Women's Rights

Thomson Reuters Foundation, 30 April 2020

Sudan says those perform female genital mutilation will face three years in jail Read more »
Africa: Millions of Girls Worldwide Still Subjected to Painful, Dangerous Genital Cutting

VOA, 18 March 2020

The internationally condemned rite of female genital mutilation (FGM) is practiced in at least 92 countries, according to a new study released Tuesday by three advocacy groups.… Read more »

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COVID-19 Pandemic is Catastrophic for Women - UN Report

Coronavirus lockdowns around the world could lead to a 20% surge in domestic violence as victims remain trapped at home with their abusers, the United Nations has predicted. Tens ... Read more »
- Africa: Lockdown Could Mean 15 Million Extra Cases of Domestic Abuse Globally - UN
- Africa: Millions More Cases of Violence, Child Marriage, Female Genital Mutilation, Unintended Pregnancies Expected

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