日: 2022-07-29

Female genital mutilation (FGM)Global developmentHealthIndiaIslamPoliticsPrince CharlesReligionSadiq KhanSocietySouth and Central AsiaUK newsViolence against women and girlsWomenWomen's healthWorld news

Bohra imam’s visit puts British girls at risk of mutilation, warn FGM campaigners

Dawoodi Bohra leader Mufaddal Saifuddin, who is in the UK to preach, is an advocate of the abusive practice whose visa should be revoked, say activistsCampaigners have criticised the UK government for granting a visa to a religious leader who has advoc…

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Foreign Office admits multiple errors in UK’s exit from Afghanistan

Officials say they can not provide hope of resettlement for Afghans who worked for UK civilian schemesThe UK Foreign Office has admitted a catalogue of errors over its handling of Britain’s exit from Afghanistan, but has shut the door on many Afghans w…

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How nine women are helping save India’s mangroves – with foraging and eco-tours

In a Maharashtra town that once relied on fishing, a women’s collective found boat safaris and edible wild plants pay – and help protect the forestOn a hot summer afternoon along the Mandavi River, Shweta Hule wraps her sari around her ankles and bends…

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