This means that businesses engaging in harmful practices should be denied its benefit.
"We do not engage in the harmful practices this legislation seeks to resolve".
We stand up and say no to child marriage, no to bad laws, and no to harmful practices".
Unpicking harmful practices from centuries of tradition is a task that takes personal intervention, cultural sensitivity and dedication.
"These measures will ensure that we can maintain the momentum on stamping out these harmful practices," May said.
Tactically, positioning boys as role models in preventing, stopping and ultimately ending harmful practices can have positive outcomes.
He blames harmful practices like the extensive use of fertilizer and chemicals, which enter waterways as well as soil.
Tackling gender-based violence, unpaid care work, early marriage and harmful practices, among others, are now high on the gender and development agenda.
I pledged to her, and I repeat today, that I will continue to raise my voice about the urgency of ending these harmful practices".
Today we are taking one more step on the road towards giving women a voice and eradicating these harmful practices," she said.
"Which means that in the battle to end harmful practices like FGM, mothers, fathers, daughters, sons, teachers, nurses – everyone has a part to play".
