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The proposed repeal of the law banning female genital mutilation in The Gambia

TA-9-2024-0370 · P9_TA(2024)0370 · PE762.539

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The resolution urges the Gambian Parliament to reject the proposed repeal of the law banning female genital mutilation and uphold its criminalisation, and urges the Gambian Government to strengthen prevention and elimination efforts. It also calls on the Commission and the European External Action Service to address FGM with the Gambian authorities, and expresses readiness to support community engagement and survivors.

Key points

  1. Urges the Gambian Parliament to reject the proposal to repeal the ban on FGM and uphold its criminalisation, in line with international human rights law and agreements.
  2. Urges the Gambian Government to strengthen efforts to prevent and eliminate FGM through enforcement, awareness and education, and to engage with international partners such as the UNFPA-UNICEF Joint Programme.
  3. Stands ready to support the government and civil society in community engagement, including with religious, traditional and community leaders, and to support survivors and women's rights defenders.
  4. Calls on the Commission and the European External Action Service to address FGM with the Gambian authorities systematically and in coordination with international partners.

Who is affected

  • The Gambian Parliament and Government, who are urged to reject the repeal and strengthen anti-FGM efforts.
  • The Commission and the European External Action Service, who are called on to address FGM with Gambian authorities.
  • Civil society organisations, religious, traditional and community leaders, survivors and women's rights defenders in The Gambia, who may receive support.

Figures and deadlines

  • 76 % of Gambian women aged 15-49 have been circumcised, according to UNICEF.
  • Over 230 million girls and women worldwide are affected by FGM.