In a global first, Gambia could reverse its ban on female genital cutting
As a global citizen, it is disheartening to read about the potential reversal of the ban on female genital cutting in Gambia. The thought that such a heinous practice may be legalized again is deeply troubling. The act of female genital cutting, or mutilation as it should rightly be called, is a barbaric and inhumane practice that has no place in any society.
The fact that religious conservatives in Gambia are advocating for the reversal of the ban in the name of upholding religious purity and cultural norms is appalling. These justifications are nothing more than excuses to perpetuate a practice that is not only physically harmful but also psychologically damaging to women.… Continue reading
John Q. Hosedrinker