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Somalia Government to introduce anti FGM Law

Posted on August 6, 2015 by JAN Trust

It was with a great pleasure and surprise that few days ago we read about the announcement from the Somali Government to introduce a new law banning FGM in the country. Speaking at a conference in Mogadishu, Sahra Mohamed Ali … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged Africa, awareness raising, cultural practice, cuts, David Cameron, End Violence Against Women, female genital mutilation, FGM, gender based violence, human rights, JAN Trust, Law, Somalia, UN, Violence Against Women, violence against women and girls, Women Affairs, women's rights

New forced marriage legislation is not the answer

Posted on June 16, 2014 by JAN Trust

Forcing someone to marry is now illegal in England and Wales leaving perpetrators who coerce victims into marriage facing up to 7 years in prison. Although David Cameron argues that ‘forced marriage is abhorrent and little more than slavery… to … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged abuse, David Cameron, forced marriage, Government, Honour, Law, Sexuality, Support, Violence | Leave a comment

Tag Archives: Law

Somalia Government to introduce anti FGM Law

New forced marriage legislation is not the answer

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