On Monday, July 15th, 2024, the National Assembly of The Gambia voted significantly on the proposed Women Amendment Bill. The Bill, which aimed to repeal the ban on female genital mutilation/circumcision, was met with great deliberation. After careful consideration, the National Assembly overwhelmingly voted against the Bill.

NAMs truncated the Bill at the consideration stage, which made its survival impossible.

Both supporters and opponents of the Female Genital Mutilation/ Circumcision were gathered at the parliament with their faiths squarely dependent on the lawmakers to determine the next steps.

Nancy Jallow, a feminist, told TAT that the Bill respects the rights of women and young girls.

Imam Abdullah Fatty, a renowned Islamic scholar, is disappointed in the lawmakers of the Gambia, who voted against the proposed Bill to repeal FGM practice in the country.

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