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FGM

September 24, 2025

Gov Nwifuru seeks traditional, religious leaders’ support to end FGM

Governor Francis Nwifuru of Ebonyi has sought the support of traditional institutions, religious bodies, and community leaders in the fight to eliminate female genital mutilation.

Ebonyi state governor, Francis Nwifuru [Photo: Twitter]
February 6, 2025

Laws alone not sufficient to tackle FGM, says Uzodimma

Governor Hope Uzodimma of Imo has said that laws prohibiting the practice of female genital mutilation are not enough to stop the practice in the country.

International Day of Zero Tolerance for FGM
August 30, 2021

UNICEF vows to prosecute health workers engaged in FGM

The child protection specialist said health workers are forbidden from performing genital mutilation on a female child.

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