[Nigeria Health Watch] A historic victory was achieved in The Gambia in July 2024 as members of parliament voted overwhelmingly to retain the law prohibiting female genital mutilation (FGM). This marked a significant triumph for campaigners fighting to protect women and girls' rights, a decision that serves as a powerful inspiration to neighbouring countries, including Nigeria, which can draw from The Gambia's commitment to safeguarding women's well-being by upholding the Violence Against Persons (Prohibition) Act -- which also
