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Fatima Maada Bio
Coverage of Fatima Maada Bio in the Nexus archive.
- Sierra Leone’s first lady refuses to condemn FGM without ‘reliable data’ on harms
Sierra Leone’s first lady, Fatima Maada Bio, refuses to condemn female genital mutilation (FGM) without 'reliable data' on its harms, despite an open letter from health professionals, survivors, and politicians expressing concerns over her remarks. She denies supporting the practice but has not publicly opposed it, sparking controversy.