Campaign to End FGM in Mbulu District Involves Community Discussions

TLDR

• Traditions that destroy lives are not good traditions.” Today, Ms Zakaria is among a growing number of women in Mbulu District, Manyara Region, who are using their voices to protect girls from the practice that once.
• In Mbulu District, communities in Masqaroda, Hayderer and Gidhim wards have recently joined renewed efforts to end FGM.
• A resident of Masqaroda Ward, Mr Faustine Mbaha, said the campaign had changed attitudes within the community and encouraged people to speak openly about the dangers of the practice.
• Mbulu District Commissioner Mr Michael Semundu said coordinated efforts involving government institutions, development partners, religious leaders and local communities had contributed to a reduction in FGM prevalence.