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cathholland49
- Feb 14
- 1 min
THE REALITY OF FEMALE GENITAL MUTILATION
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Teaching exactly what happens to girls during FGM/C to the men of the community. FGM/C (female genital mutilation, sometimes referred to as cutting) is a taboo subject amongst practising communities which means of course that men are blissfully unaware of the extent of trauma to the female anatomy during this brutal procedure. They are usually very shocked to hear and see as our brilliant teacher Mr. Kabeti demonstrates the reality on the anatomical model. Once they are enlig
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cathholland49
- Nov 22, 2020
- 2 min
THE CUTTING SEASON IS FAST APPROACHING
I would like to introduce you to Norah, a brave young Pokot woman who has remained steadfast in refusing to be cut. Unfortunately although Norah has just completed her secondary education her parents are putting enormous pressure on her to undergo FGM as she is now pregnant and due to be married. Luckily Norah was able to contact the office of our sister organisation and partners on the ground in Pokot, CICR (centre for indigenous child rights), who have provided a safe place
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cathholland49
- Nov 8, 2020
- 2 min
STOP THE CUTTING SEASON
On this international day of remembrance let us not forget all those girls who face genital cutting/mutilation in a few weeks. Unfortunately we have received reports of many girls who have already been cut partly due to Covid and school closures. Being in school offers some protection to girls at risk of FGM and forced "marriage", whereas back at home with such uncertainty girls are forcibly cut so the family will receive dowry or "bride price" as a way out of poverty. Below
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