The International Association for Religious Freedom includes over 90 member organizations in 27 countries, speaking more than 20 languages and representing faith traditions from all continents. The IARF is the oldest global inter-religious organization and the only one with corporate memberships by constituent religious communities. For more than 100 years the IARF has worked for cultural and interfaith understanding, justice, peace and religious freedom.
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IARF Applauds Rejection of Bill to Repeal FGM Ban in The Gambia
IARF applauds The Gambia’s rejection of the bill to repeal the FGM ban. This decision upholds crucial protections for women and girls, aligning with international human rights standards. The 2015 ban on Female Genital Mutilation/Cutting (FGM/C) remains a significant milestone in the global effort to eradicate this harmful practice. IARF continues to support human rights and bodily integrity worldwide.