Programs

Support: Tigania Anti-FGM Program

Tigania Meru is one of the most notorious places where the stigma associated with FGM (Female genital mutilation) is serious.

Support: East Pokot-FGM Program

FGM is practiced in East Pokot as a rite of passage that creates an identity of womanhood.

Support: Lenkisem – FGM Program

Among the Maasai that are settled in Lenkisem, 96% of the young women have to go through FGM.

Support: Goldmine of Paradise

In the communities where young girls are mutilated, poverty is one of the major enablers of harmful cultures.

Support: Siku Njema Women’s Hospital

The highest maternal and infant mortality rates are in FGM practicing regions.

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BBC News Online

	Kenya shock at mutilation death
Kenyan villagers have been shocked by the death of girl who bled to death after trying to perform female genital mutilation (FGM) on herself.

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Woman of Paradise Blog

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The American Academy of Pediatrics released a policy statement dated April 26th 2010 that is currently endorsing a type of FGM that allows "pricking or incising" the clitorial skin to satisfy cultural requirements. America, wake up and save our daughters! NOW!

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