The practice was banned a decade ago but authorities are struggling to clamp down on culprits.


Kaddy Jawo is an award-winning Gambian journalist who focuses on investigative journalism, the environment and women's issues.
The practice was banned a decade ago but authorities are struggling to clamp down on culprits.

Though not illegal, doctors and activists warn about the dangers of the intravaginal use of the popular drug.

People who took the ‘backway’ to EU countries and were sent home find few opportunities.

As politicians work to repeal anti-female circumcision law, women stand firm to shield the next generation of girls.
