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"Gambia Considers Reversing Ban on Female Genital Cutting in Global First"

Originally Published 1 year ago — by The Associated Press

Lawmakers in Gambia are set to vote on repealing a 2015 ban on female genital cutting, a practice that has been linked to serious health risks and is incorrectly believed to control women's sexuality. The bill is backed by religious conservatives and has sparked protests from activists who fear it could lead to the erosion of other laws safeguarding women's rights. The procedure, also known as female genital mutilation, remains a widespread practice in parts of Africa, despite being banned in over 80 countries.

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Christian university fires two staff for including pronouns in emails.

Originally Published 2 years ago — by The Guardian US

Two residence hall directors at Houghton University were fired for including pronouns in their email signatures, which the university claimed violated a new school policy. The former employees allege that the university is becoming increasingly aligned with religious conservatism and is seeking to be trans-exclusive. Houghton University denies that the termination was based solely on the use of pronouns in staff email signatures. Some Houghton graduates have criticized the decision, stating that it demonstrates a concerning pattern of failure to respect a range of theological and ethical views.

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