Campaign to End FGM in Mbulu District Involves Community Discussions
Habari mpya za civil society Tanzania · maelezo ya Campaign to End FGM in Mbulu District Involves Communit… · imesasishwa 13 Aug 2026 · habari mpya · masasisho · maelezo
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- 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.