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Over 200 girls trained on FGM, early marriage in Marsabit

Girls display their certificates after completing a five-day training on FGM and early marriage in Moyale, Marsabit County. [Courtesy]

More than 200 girls have graduated from a five-day empowerment camp aimed at tackling female genital mutilation (FGM) and early marriage in Marsabit County.

The girls, drawn mainly from rural villages in Moyale Sub-county, took part in the 12th edition of the Gadis Game programme, held at Moyale Girls Secondary School. The initiative focuses on girls’ rights, menstrual hygiene, leadership, environmental conservation and protection from harmful cultural practices.

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