What you need to know:
Sierra Leone has enacted a law banning child marriage, while Gambia has upheld its ban on FGM, marking significant progress in Africa’s fight against harmful traditional practices targeting women and girls.
These actions are part of a broader continental shift, with other nations like Zimbabwe, Malawi, and Tanzania also taking steps to protect women’s rights in recent years.
These legislative moves represent important milestones in the journey towards gender equality and the protection of girls’ futures across Africa.
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