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11 Ebonyi communities renounce female genital mutilation practice

Ihesiulo Grace 12 December 2020 0

No fewer than 11 communities in Ikwo local government area of Ebonyi State on Friday at Igbudu community resolved to abolish the practice of female genital mutilation. The people made the decision at the public Declaration on the Abandonment of FGM in Ikwo Local Government Area. The event was

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Ogun declares zero tolerance for female genital mutilation

Ihesiulo Grace 21 February 2020 0

Ogun government on Friday declared zero tolerance for Female Genital Mutilation (FGM) in accordance with the United Nations’ declaration. Mrs Oluwafunmilayo Efuwape, the state Commissioner for Women Affairs and Social Development, said in Ilaro that the declaration was to commemorate the International Day for Zero Tolerance for Female Genital Mutilation. Its theme was:

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Female genital mutilation: Confronting cultural challenge, health complications across the lifespan

Ihesiulo Grace 6 February 2020 0

Female genital cutting affects over 140 million women worldwide. Prevalent in certain countries of Africa and the Middle East, the practice continues among immigrants to industrialized countries. In this report, DOOSUUR IWAMBE, examines the health implications, traumatic experience that creates significant gynecological and infectious disease complications. Female Genital

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Ebonyi communities poised to end female genital mutilation — NOA

Ihesiulo Grace 24 November 2019 0

About 11 communities in Afikpo North Local Government Area of Ebonyi state have expressed their readiness and commitment to put an end to the harmful practice of female genital mutilation in the area. The communities’ new disposition is a reaction to the outcome of the United Nations joint programme survey, which showed that the area […]

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Somaliland bans female genital mutilation, offenders to face punishment, victims eligible for compensation

Ihesiulo Grace 8 February 2018 0

Somaliland has issued a “fatwa”, or religious edict, banning Female Genital Mutilation (FGM), paving the way for the breakaway region to pass legislation against the internationally condemned practice. A senior official said on the “fatwa” from the ministry of religious affairs on Tuesday said those who perform FGM would face punishment, and victims would be […]

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Female genital mutilation a punishable family crime, says Lawyer

Ihesiulo Grace 16 March 2017 0

Director, Justice Development and Peace Commission, a Catholic-based organisation, Mrs. Aderonke Ige, says Female Genital Mutilation (FGM), is a family crime. She spoke on Wednesday at a programme tagged “End Female Genital Mutilation Art Competition Award”, held at the International Conference Centre, University of Ibadan. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the