NGOs: M'sia must not regress on female genital mutilation after US setback


  • Nation
  • Thursday, 16 May 2019

PETALING JAYA: The US government's reluctance to defend the ban on female genital mutilation (FGM) is a "slippery slope" that Malaysia should avoid, say two women non-governmental organisations (NGOs).

Recently, US media reported that the Trump administration had decided not to defend a ban on FGM that was passed more than 20 years ago.

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