Efforts to End Female Genital Mutilation in Gambia

SOURCE npr.org
NPR interviews Jaha Dukureh, founder of Safe Hands for Girls, on efforts to end female genital mutilation in Gambia as lawmakers advance a bill to end the FGM ban.

Key Points

  • Interview with Jaha Dukureh, founder of Safe Hands for Girls
  • Legislation progress in Gambia to end FGM ban

Pros

  • Advocacy for ending female genital mutilation
  • Legislation advancement to end FGM ban in Gambia