The National Council of Women of Canada (NCWC) was deeply troubled to learn of the recent decision by the Government of Gambia to reintroduce female genital mutilation (FGM) in their country
Eliminating female genital mutilation is a critical step toward making the world a safer and more just place. Canada has a significant role to play in achieving this goal by exerting pressure on countries where this practice persists. Gambia, once a leader in banning female genital mutilation in 2015, stands to benefit greatly from Canada’s wise counsel to uphold this ban and protect countless young girls from harm.
Read NCWC letter to the Canadian Government on Female Genital Mutilation and the Gambian Government here: