FGM
Kenya faces ongoing challenges in eliminating Female Genital Mutilation (FGM) despite legal frameworks and a decrease in national prevalence to 15%. New trends indicate the practice is shifting, with parents seeking medicalized procedures or transporting girls across borders to avoid prosecution. The Anti-FGM Board has reported a concerning increase in parents collaborating with medical professionals […]
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