Sierra Leone struggles to end female genital mutilation
By DW
09 February 2024 |
3:11 am
Female genital mutilation is prevalent in Sierra Leone, with rights advocates concerned about its impact on women and girls. The country has no law that outrightly criminalizes the practice, making it daunting to tame.
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