Chad intensifies fight against female genital mutilation
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In Chad’s Mandoul region, the Bureau d'Appui Santé et Environnement (BASE) increased efforts to stop female genital mutilation after a recent rise in the practice.
BASE launched a large awareness campaign in the Bédaya and Péni districts, focusing on the communities of Balmani and Nderguigui. The campaign aims to educate people about the health, social, and psychological harm caused by female genital mutilation and to protect the rights of women and girls.
BASE worked with community, religious, and traditional leaders, as well as women and young people, to encourage them to abandon the practice and adopt behaviors that support health and well-being. The organization sees this campaign as a chance to reaffirm its commitment to supporting communities in Bédaya and Péni by promoting protective practices and respecting the rights of girls and women.
