Sierra Leone’s first lady refuses to condemn FGM without ‘reliable data’ on harms (opens original article in a new tab)

Sierra Leone's first lady has not condemned FGM without 'reliable data' on its harms, prompting criticism from health professionals and activists who argue it undermines anti-FGM efforts.

• Sierra Leone's first lady, Fatima Maada Bio, refuses to condemn FGM without 'reliable data' on its harms.
• Health professionals and activists have criticized her perceived support for FGM, citing risks to women's health and human rights violations.
• Despite leading an anti-child marriage campaign, she has not publicly condemned FGM since her husband's 2018 election.