"Gambia Considers Repealing Ban on Female Genital Cutting"

Lawmakers in Gambia are set to vote on repealing a 2015 ban on female genital cutting, potentially becoming the first nation to roll back protections against the practice. Critics fear that overturning the ban could set a dangerous precedent and undo decades of work to end female genital cutting, which is deeply rooted in cultural and traditional beliefs. If the bill passes, it may open the door for other countries to take similar action, sparking concerns about the potential erosion of laws protecting women and girls.