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In a Reversal, Gambian Legislators Vote to Keep a Ban on Female Genital Cutting

Authors :
Maclean, Ruth
Source :
The New York Times. July 16, 2024, A8
Publication Year :
2024

Abstract

Lawmakers in the West African country had supported overturning the prohibition, but changed course on Monday after a vociferous campaign led by women. Lawmakers who had been moving toward repealing [...]

Subjects

Subjects :
Female circumcision -- Laws, regulations and rules
Women's rights -- Forecasts and trends
Government regulation
Market trend/market analysis
General interest
News, opinion and commentary

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
03624331
Database :
Gale General OneFile
Journal :
The New York Times
Publication Type :
News
Accession number :
edsgcl.801413704

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