Tag: FGM

Inyama is not alone in sharing such experiences. Filmmaker Biodun Stephen and blogger Linda Ikeji have also publicly discussed being ...

She explained that FGM has several classifications, and any form of genital alteration done for non-medical reasons, including the so-called ...

It urged the Nigerian government to explicitly prohibit the practice in national health policies and strengthen the enforcement of existing ...

The minister noted that this year's theme is a call to accelerate progress, deepen partnerships, and to translate commitments into ...

The NHRC stressed the need for strengthened collaboration in the fight against Female Genital Mutilation (FGM), aligning with this year's ...

SGBV cases are on the rise in many parts of Nigeria including Kano, Katsina and Abuja.

The study shows that FGM remains legal in five of the 28 countries where it is most practised.

The report further noted that eight per cent of girls aged 0-14 years have undergone FGM, down from 25 per ...

An official said 13 out of 33 local government areas are presently campaigning for the elimination of FGM.

UNICEF data (2021) reports that, at least, 200 million girls across 30 countries have undergone FGM.

In Nigeria, according to the 2018 NDHS, an overall 20 per cent of women aged 15-49 have been circumcised, down ...

This new trend is being referred to as the "medicalisation of FGM".

The winners of the award will be honoured at a ceremony in Abuja, Nigeria.

The Violence Against Persons Prohibition Act signed into law by former President Jonathan in 2015 bans FGM

Organisers say the girls could win $15,000 if they win.