Sierra Leone: Female MPs Strongly Oppose Elimination of ‘Bondo’

Female MPs have expressed strong opposition to eliminating the traditional Bondo, a secret in Sierra Leone linked to Female Genital Mutilation (FGM).

Some of the Parliamentary Female Caucus registered their disagreement on the elimination of Bond during an engagement with Dr. Isata Mahoi, the Minister of Gender and Children’s Affairs regarding the proposed Child Rights Bill, 2024.

The debate highlights tension between traditional practices and modern legislative efforts to protect children’s…