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Sierra Leone Bans Children from FGM
Sierra Leone Bans Children from FGM
Reports have alleged that through the advocacy of human right organizations and civil society activities as well as government the leaders of the traditional bondo society in the country past Wednesday unanimously signed a Memorandum of Understanding that forbids the initiation of children below 18 years into the society. According to reports, the negative impacts of FGM which include early marriage, teenage pregnancy, HIV/AIDS infection and other militating factors were highlighted by stakeholders. They reportedly agreed on the MOU that there should be willingness on the side of women to participate in the Bondo Society.









