Oyo, UNICEF Seek Diligent Prosecution Of Female Genital Mutilation Cases

Oyo State, UNICEF Unite Against Female Genital Mutilation - Voice of Nigeria Broadcasting Service

The Oyo State Government, in partnership with the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF), has called for stronger prosecution of Female Genital Mutilation (FGM) cases across Edo, Ekiti, Osun, Ondo, and Oyo states as part of efforts to eradicate the practice in Southern Nigeria. The resolution was reached during a three-day Multi-Sectoral Engagement meeting in Lagos, which focused on improving justice system responses and survivor-centred approa…

Oyo, UNICEF Seek Diligent Prosecution Of Female Genital Mutilation Cases

Oyo State government, in partnership with the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) has called for a strengthened prosecution of Female Genital Mutilation (FGM) cases across Edo, Ekiti, Ondo, Osun, and Oyo States. This submission was upheld at a 3-day Multi-sectoral Engagement meeting which brought together law enforcement officials, judicial actors, nongovernmental organisations, agencies and religious leaders. The workshop which held at Ibej…