Tag: Female Genital Mutilation

'It's 4-Year Jail Term for Female Circumcision' - FG

‘It’s 4-Year Jail Term for Female Circumcision’ – FG

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The National Agency for the Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons (NAPTIP) has has warned that female circumcision attracts a 4-year jail term under the Violence Against Persons Prohibition Act, (VAPP) 2015 and various states’ VAPP Laws. The agency made this KNOWN while responding to inquiries by some members of the public on its official X […]

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International Day of Zero Tolerance for Female Genital Mutilation (FGM)

International Day of Zero Tolerance for Female Genital Mutilation (FGM)

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February 6th every year is the International Day of Zero Tolerance for Female Genital Mutilation (FGM). This day is another reminder to acknowledge the harmful effects of FGM and to join forces as a community. Women of all ages, whether you are or were a victim or not must put an end to the practice […]

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