"Gambia Considers Reversing Female Genital Mutilation Ban"

Gambian lawmakers are set to vote on repealing a ban on female genital mutilation (FGM), which was implemented in 2015. The proposal to repeal the ban has sparked debate, with proponents arguing that it infringes on cultural and religious rights, while activists emphasize the health risks and human rights violations associated with FGM. Despite a decline in FGM prevalence since the ban, concerns have been raised that repealing the law could set a dangerous precedent for other countries and undermine global efforts to eradicate the practice.