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The Gambia – Submission to the Human Rights Council at the 48th Session of the Universal Periodic Review, July 2024

Equality Now and GAMCOTRAP make this joint submission to the Human Rights Council at the 48th Session of the Universal Periodic Review on the human rights violations arising from child marriage and female genital mutilation (FGM) and the steps needed to end these harmful practices against women and girls in The Gambia.

What’s inside the submission?

This submission highlights the need for The Gambia to enact a comprehensive law to prohibit FGM, despite the Government of The Gambia having taken significant steps to combat female genital mutilation (FGM) through a series of initiatives. The prevalence of FGM persists in The Gambia, highlighting the ongoing need for intensified action to safeguard the rights and well-being of women and girls.

Who’s it for?

  • Law and policymakers 
  • Legal professionals
  • Government institutions
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