FGM

UNICEF warns of Female Genital Mutilation surge in Nigeria without urgent action

wasiu ayanwola3 months ago3 months ago02 mins

The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) has raised alarm over a possible increase in cases of Female Genital Mutilation (FGM) in Nigeria, especially in the South-West, unless urgent steps are taken to challenge the cultural myths and traditions that fuel the practice. Despite being illegal, Nigeria still ranks third globally in FGM prevalence, with around…

FGM, UNFPA, UNICEF, WHO Reaffirm Commitment To Work With Countries To End Practice

olatunde jomiloju10 months ago10 months ago03 mins

UNFPA, UNICEF and WHO have reaffirmed their commitment to work together with countries and communities to end Female Genital Mutilation. In a joint statement by the UNFPA Executive Director Dr Natalia Kanem, UNICEF Executive Director Catherine Russell, and WHO Director-General Dr Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, this is in response to this year’s theme “Stepping up the…

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UNICEF warns of Female Genital Mutilation surge in Nigeria without urgent action

FGM, UNFPA, UNICEF, WHO Reaffirm Commitment To Work With Countries To End Practice