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Desist From Female Genital Mutilation, Oyo Commissioner Tells Residents

Commissioner for Health in Oyo State, Dr. Bode Ladipo has advised residents of the state to henceforth, desist from female genital mutilation. Ladipo who spoke while addressing journalists on Thursday in Ibadan explained that female genital mutilation is one of the traditional practices that are harmful to female folk. He spoke during a program named …

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Hacey, Stakeholders Move To End Female Genital Mutilation Culture In Nigeria

As the world marks the annual international day for the elimination of violence against women and girls, a group, HACEY Health Initiative, has solicited the support of stakeholders to end Female Genital Mutilation (FGM) in Nigeria. The group, during its StopCut conference held at the Ibadan Business School, Bodija, Ibadan, also warned those involved in …

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HACEY TO HOST STOPCUT END FEMALE GENITAL MUTILATION (FGM) CONFERENCE

At least 200 million women and girls in 31 countries around the world are living with the results of the dangerous practice of female genital mutilation (FGM), according to a report by UNFPA, the United Nations Population Fund. The practice is recognized internationally as a violation of the human rights of girls and women. Female Genital …

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