My father saved me from FGM, but I was desperate to save my friendsWoman shows the razorblade she uses to cut girls' genitals. Female genital mutilation FGM remains one problem that goes against sexual reproductive health and rights of young girls. The World Health Organisation reports that globally over 200 million girls have undergone FGM. In 2016, UNICEF pointed out that most girls undergo FGM before age 15. SEE ALSO :Ugandan mum in first ever FGM conviction in UK“It is evident that criminalization alone cannot end FGM; there is need to make our laws accessible in all languages.

Source: Standard Digital March 24, 2019 15:33 UTC