Gambia: From Law to Action - Gambia Intensifies Battle to End FGM

Gambia: From Law to Action - Gambia Intensifies Battle to End FGM

The Government of The Gambia, development partners, civil society organisation's and international allies have renewed their collective commitment to end Female Genital Mutilation (FGM) as the UNFPA-Catalan and ChildFund Action Project was officially launched in commemoration of the International Day of Zero Tolerance for FGM.

From Law to Action: Gambia intensifies battle to end FGM

Speaking at the event, ChildFund The Gambia Country Director, Musu Kuta Komma, said protecting children from all forms of violence remains at the heart of ChildFund’s mission, stressing that every girl child has the right to grow up safe, healthy, empowered and secure. “We are honoured to stand with partners who share a common commitment to protecting children, empowering women and girls, and eliminating all harmful traditional practices, includ…