According to Plan International, at least 200 million girls and women alive today on this planet have undergone a form of female genital mutilation. – (KDHS 2014)Female Genital Mutilation is nearly universal in North Eastern region (98%) compared to Nyanza (32%), Rift Valley (27%), and Eastern regions (26%). FGM violates girls’ right to make important decisions about their sexual health and body. For Kenya to end FGM, the national government together with county governments must work with parents, community leaders, children and young people to raise awareness and transform their behaviors. Female genital mutilation is a violation of girls and women’s human rights.

Source: Standard Digital January 27, 2017 09:23 UTC