SINGIDA, July 14 -- MEMBERS of the public in Singida district have been urged to report any incidents of Female Genital Mutilation (FGM) in their communities to enable prompt action against perpetrators.

The call was made by Mr Sospeter Maigo, Social Welfare Officer from Singida District Council, during a public awareness event held at an open-air market in Ughandi Village. The event aimed to educate the public about the harmful effects of FGM and mobilise collective efforts to eliminate the practice.

Mr Maigo emphasised that timely and accurate reports from community members would greatly aid efforts to curb the cruel and inhumane practice.

“Besides being a form of humiliation to women and girls, FGM is a serious violation of hu...