female genital mutilation

Somalia's Prime Minister Is 'Committed' To Ending Female Genital Mutilation

Ninety five percent of girls there undergo the procedure.
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These 6 Men Stood Up To End Female Genital Mutilation In Their Community

"If I ever have a daughter, I will not allow FGM. I just wish that my wife could have been spared.”
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Gynecologists Propose 'Nicks' As Compromise To Female Genital Mutilation

"Any form of FGM is a violation of a child's rights."
By EMMA BATHA, Reuters

Here's How We're Making Progress In Ending Female Genital Mutilation

"Nearly every country that has reduced FGM has used initiatives to change the way communities see girls, marriageability and virginity."
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Gambia Sets Prison Time, Fines In New Ban Against Female Genital Mutilation

A person who engages in female mutilation could face up to three years in prison or a fine of 50,000 dalasi ($1,250).
By ABDOULIE JOHN, AP

Gambia Bans Female Genital Mutilation

76 percent of women and girls in Gambia have undergone FGM.
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Blake Lively Raises Awareness For Rise Of Female Genital Mutilation In The U.S.

Half a million girls in the U.S. are at risk of female genital mutilation.
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New British Law Requires Doctors To Report Female Genital Mutilation Cases To Police

But some advocates say that the new measure doesn't do enough to prevent the practice.
By Gregory Katz, AP