Liberia achieved another significant milestone recently in its relentless battle against Female Genital Mutilation (FGM) as former practitioners from Nimba County, in northern Liberia, relinquished traditional tools they once used to perform FGM, symbolizing an end to this harmful practice in that part of the region.
The ceremony unfolded at the Gbanquoi Vocational and Heritage Centre, constructed by UN Women under the auspices of the European Union and the United Nations Spotlight Initiative.
Nimba County has now become the fourth out of eleven counties where FGM was practiced and characterized by traditional rituals, effectively ending the practice. Prior traditional ceremonies to halt FGM were previously held in Montserrado, Grand Cape Mount, and Bong Counties. This momentous achievement aligns with Chief Zanzan Karwor's historic proclamation on February 6, 2023, to ban FGM throughout Liberia.
For her part, Comfort Lamptey, UN Women's Country Representative for Liberia, applauded Chief Zanzan Karwor for his leadership and commitment to safeguarding the cultural passage rites of women and girls without the harmful effects of FGM. Nimba County authorities have expressed appreciation for the construction of heritage centers and urged former practitioners to utilize these centers for empowerment activities, ensuring they serve their intended purpose.
United States Latest News, United States Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
Liberia: A Need to Tackle Issue of Invalid Votes in the RunoffOne of the unpleasant experiences from the 10 October 2023 Presidential and Representative Elections is the number of invalid votes, as announced by the National Elections Commission.
Read more »
Liberia: Joint Security Assures Peaceful Run-OffThe Liberian Joint Security has assured citizens that the country will remain peaceful for the conduct of a free and fair presidential run-off election.
Read more »
Liberia: GOL Urges Media to Promote Peace Ahead of Presidential RunoffThe Government of Liberia has urged Media institutions in the country to continue to promote the culture of peace and unity as the nation prepares for the presidential runoff elections on Tuesday, November 14.
Read more »
Liberia: Plot Against Speaker Chambers!...NEC staff caught on tape
Read more »
AKA: Megacy Celebrates ‘Bhovamania’ Third Anniversary and AKA’s Artistry: “It’s a Solid Project”AKA released his EP, 'Bhovamania' three years ago and it's still being talked about. Fans celebrated the project's anniversary and praised it's timelessness.
Read more »
SA celebrates Heritage Day and Literature Month: A fusion of culture, creativityAfrica's better future
Read more »