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Mali faces a resurgence of pro-FGM campaign under the guise of 'protecting women'

A social media campaign in Mali promotes female genital mutilation (FGM) despite the National Day Against FGM.

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Activists justify the practice using cultural and religious arguments, sparking outrage among associations.

Authorities and civil society call for stronger efforts to eradicate this tradition.

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Cette campagne risque d’aggraver les violences faites aux femmes et de freiner les progrès en matière de santé publique, avec des conséquences sanitaires et sociales durables pour des milliers de jeunes filles.

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