Sierra Leone: Women MPs Express Opposition to Anti-FGM Legislation

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Female MPs have expressed strong opposition to eliminating the traditional Bondo, a secret in Sierra Leone linked to Female Genital Mutilation (FGM).

Female MPs have expressed strong opposition to eliminating the traditional Bondo, a secret in Sierra Leone linked to Female Genital Mutilation .

The debate highlights tension between traditional practices and modern legislative efforts to protect children's rights. She explained that the meeting follows previous discussions with the Legislative and Gender Committees in Parliament and regional consultations on the bill, incorporating feedback from grassroots communities.

 

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