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In the rural community of Kibbir Wolof, a mother faced a difficult decision between adhering to tradition and protecting her daughter's safety. Ultimately, she chose to prioritise her child's well-being, even if it meant...
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As we celebrate International Women's Day, we reaffirm our commitment to sharing the stories of women.
In this episode of "Breaking the Silence: Voices of FGM Survivors," we spoke with Binta Gibba, the first female ch...
In a significant step for child protection, the village head of Kibbir Wolof, Ebrima Boye, has declared a zero-tolerance policy against Female Genital Mutilation (FGM), pledging to protect girls in his community from the...
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In the Lower River Region of The Gambia, women leaders and grassroots groups are turning personal trauma into purpose. Survivors, community elders and young activists are speaking out against the long-standing practice o...
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A mother and survivor of female genital mutilation (FGM) in central Gambia has vowed that her daughters will never undergo the practice, saying she wants to end a cycle of harm passed down through generations.
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