Event Brief
Jan 9, 2026 at 2:04 AM ET
Gambia Supreme Court Hears FGM Ban Overturn Case
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Religious leaders and an MP challenge Gambia's FGM ban in court, part of a global anti-women's rights movement.
WHO: Muslim leaders and an MP
WHAT: Attempt to overturn the ban on female genital mutilation
WHEN: Jan 8, 2026 at 7:00 PM ET
WHERE: Gambia Supreme Court
WHY: Following a failed bid to decriminalize FGM and recent deaths from the practice
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