End Female Gender Mutilation – Now!

According to the World Health Organisation, “Female Gender Mutilation (FGM) has no health benefits, and it harms girls and women in many ways. It reflects deep-rooted inequality between the sexes, and constitutes an extreme form of discrimination against women. Despite this, a number of myths and misconceptions about FGM persist, which support the perpetuation of this harmful practice.” Read more here. 

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