This blog posts any and all news related to Female Genital Cutting (FGC). It tracks only content that discusses FGC as a main subject. The page is designed as a resource for researchers and those who want to keep up to date on this issue without slogging through google alerts or news pages. Original authors are responsible for their content. To suggest content please write to fgcblogger@gmail.com. FGC is also called female genital mutilation or FGM; FGM/C; or female circumcision.
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Friday, February 6, 2009
World denounces female genital mutilation
An estimated 150 million women and children worldwide undergo female genital mutilation each year, in the name of tradition, religion or chastity. Voices are rising against the practice, but they have a hard time being heard.
World denounces female genital mutilation
http://www.france24.com/en/20090205-world-denounces-female-genital-mutilation-