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In this episode of "Breaking the Silence: Voices of FGM Survivors" podcast, we spoke with Amie Ceesay, Chairperson of the Jarra West District Youth Committee and a student at the Community Health Nurse School in Mansakon...
Read full storyA troubling shift in the practice of female genital mutilation (FGM) in The Gambia is raising alarm among child protection advocates, who warn that the procedure is increasingly being carried out in secrecy on infant gir...
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On a quiet Sunny afternoon in Kuloro, Kombo East, West Coast Region of the Gambia, Binta Gibba reflects on a childhood memory that continues to shape her life. What began as a seemingly innocent outing with other girls e...
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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...