A renewed online campaign defending female genital mutilation in Mali has prompted Dr Pierrette Herzberger-Fofana to speak out. Drawing on her Malian roots and decades of advocacy for women’s rights, the former European MP calls for stronger protection of girls, challenges the misuse of religion and tradition, and urges Mali to finally outlaw FGM. Since mid-August 2026, Mali has faced a disturbing online campaign in support of female genital mut…
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