Dossier · Resolution on a topical subject
The proposed repeal of the law banning female genital mutilation in The Gambia
- Reference
- 2024/2699(RSP) Resolution on a topical subject
- Where it stands
- Parliament adopted the text on 25 April 2024. This is its final position on the matter.
- Stage
- Parliament’s position
More facts (2)
- Decisions in plenary
- None yet
- Versions
- 8 versions
Where it stands
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- Tabled for plenary (done)
- Plenary vote (done) Adopted 25 April 2024
- Parliament’s position (done) Final
A resolution tabled by political groups, usually on an urgent matter or in reaction to a statement by the Commission or Council. Not binding.
People
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Decisions in plenary, 0
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Versions, 8
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Adopted by Parliament25 Apr 2024
Adopted text TA9-0370/2024 TA-9-2024-0370
Tabled for plenary24 Apr 2024
Joint motion RC-B9-0228/2024 RC-9-2024-0228
Tabled for plenary22 Apr 2024
Motion for a resolution B9-0233/2024 B-9-2024-0233
Tabled for plenary22 Apr 2024
Motion for a resolution B9-0242/2024 B-9-2024-0242
Tabled for plenary22 Apr 2024
Motion for a resolution B9-0234/2024 B-9-2024-0234
Tabled for plenary22 Apr 2024
Motion for a resolution B9-0228/2024 B-9-2024-0228
Tabled for plenary22 Apr 2024
Motion for a resolution B9-0243/2024 B-9-2024-0243
Tabled for plenary22 Apr 2024
Motion for a resolution B9-0229/2024 B-9-2024-0229
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- Adopted text TA9-0370/2024: The resolution urges the Gambian Parliament to reject the proposed repeal of the law banning female genital mutilation and uphold its criminalisation, and urges the Gambian Government to strengthen prevention and elimination efforts.
- Motion for a resolution B9-0233/2024: The resolution deeply regrets the proposed repeal of the law banning female genital mutilation (FGM) in The Gambia, calling it a step backwards for women's and girls' rights.
- Motion for a resolution B9-0242/2024: This resolution responds to The Gambia's proposed repeal of its 2015 law banning female genital mutilation (FGM). Parliament is alarmed and calls on the Gambian parliament to maintain the ban, and on the government to strengthen prevention efforts.
- Motion for a resolution B9-0234/2024: This resolution addresses the proposed repeal of the law banning female genital mutilation (FGM) in The Gambia. It firmly calls on The Gambia's Parliament to uphold its obligations under international and regional human rights law by ending the repeal process.
- Motion for a resolution B9-0228/2024: This resolution expresses deep concern about a bill in The Gambia that would repeal the 2015 ban on female genital mutilation, calling it a severe human rights violation and a setback in the global fight against gender-based violence.
- Motion for a resolution B9-0243/2024: This resolution addresses the proposed repeal of the law banning female genital mutilation (FGM) in The Gambia. It reiterates Parliament's commitment to eliminate FGM worldwide and urges states to adopt and enforce legislation prohibiting it.
- Motion for a resolution B9-0229/2024: The resolution urges Gambia's Parliament to vote against repealing the law banning female genital mutilation (FGM), warning of consequences for bilateral relations and human rights.
What changed
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Timeline, 2
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Plenary stage 2 steps · 24 Apr 2024–25 Apr 2024
25 April 2024
Plenary vote
Sitting of 25 Apr 2024 Motion for a resolution B9-0228/2024Motion for a resolution B9-0229/2024Motion for a resolution B9-0233/2024Motion for a resolution B9-0234/2024Motion for a resolution B9-0242/2024Motion for a resolution B9-0243/2024Adopted text TA9-0370/2024
24 April 2024
Debated in plenary
MEPs debated the text in the chamber ahead of the vote.
Sitting of 24 Apr 2024 Motion for a resolution B9-0228/2024Motion for a resolution B9-0229/2024Motion for a resolution B9-0233/2024Motion for a resolution B9-0234/2024Motion for a resolution B9-0242/2024Motion for a resolution B9-0243/2024
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- 25 September 2026
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European Parliament (2026). “The proposed repeal of the law banning female genital mutilation in The Gambia”. Dossier. reference 2024/2699(RSP). EU Parl Watch Research. https://news.eu-parl.st-solutions.dev/dossiers/2024-2699 (retrieved 25 September 2026). Official source: Legislative Observatory (OEIL), 2024/2699(RSP), https://oeil.secure.europarl.europa.eu/oeil/en/procedure-file?reference=2024%2F2699(RSP). Data: European Parliament Open Data, https://data.europarl.europa.eu/ (CC BY 4.0).
BibTeX
@misc{epw-dossier-2024-2699,
author = {{European Parliament}},
title = {{The proposed repeal of the law banning female genital mutilation in The Gambia}},
year = {2026},
howpublished = {\url{https://news.eu-parl.st-solutions.dev/dossiers/2024-2699}},
url = {https://news.eu-parl.st-solutions.dev/dossiers/2024-2699},
urldate = {2026-09-25},
publisher = {EU Parl Watch Research},
note = {Dossier. reference 2024/2699(RSP). Official source: https://oeil.secure.europarl.europa.eu/oeil/en/procedure-file?reference=2024\%2F2699(RSP). Data: European Parliament Open Data (CC BY 4.0)}
}