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FILE: Sudan flag. Picture: Wikicommons.

Female genital mutilation

Women hail victory as Sudan moves to ban genital cutting

By AFP

The practice has long been viewed, especially in rural communities, as a 'rite of passage' for girls and a way to preserve their chastity.

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    In Kurdish Iraq, women strive to end genital mutilation

    Female genital mutilation was once extremely common in the Kurdish region, but WADI's campaigning has chipped away at the practice.

    1316 days ago
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    Somalia announces first prosecution for female genital mutilation

    The announcement was made at a conference on FGM attended by officials, religious leaders and journalists, which was co-hosted in Mogadishu by the Global Media Campaign to End FGM and the Ifrah Foundation.

    1475 days ago
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    Egypt struggles to end female genital mutilation

    Genital cutting of girls was banned in Egypt in 2008 and criminalized in 2016. But the practice remains a rite of passage and is often viewed as a way to promote chastity.

    1616 days ago
  • FILE: Peter Frederiksen was arrested for allegedly surgically removing and freezing womens genitals at his home in Langehoven Park. Picture: Facebook.

    Peter Frederiksen found guilty on 36 counts

    Peter Frederiksen was arrested at his home in Langenhoven Park in 2015 after female body parts were found in his freezer.

    1738 days ago
  • FILE: A television remote control. Picture: espensorvik/Flickr.

    New MTV dramas in Egypt and India tackle female genital mutilation, sex work

    Both series by the Viacom-owned youth entertainment broadcaster will feature soundtracks to appeal to young audiences.

    1855 days ago
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    US doctor charged with FGM of seven-year-olds

    US authorities have charged a Detroit doctor with performing genital mutilation on seven-year-old girls.

    1944 days ago
  • FILE: Children play with hula hoops at the Children Friendly Space, run by Unicef. Picture: AFP.

    Sierra Leone urged to ban FGM after death of teen girl

    A 19-year-old girl died during an FGM procedure performed by a female secret society.

    2182 days ago
  • Amran Mahamood, who has made a living for 15 years by circumcising young girls, looks into a piece of a mirror on 19 February, 2014 in Hargeysa. Picture: AFP.

    Girls in Guinea cut at earlier age as female support for FGM rises

    Guinea has the second highest rate of female genital mutilation in the world after Somalia.

    2297 days ago
  • Female genital mutilation is now being practised in the United Kingdom. Picture: CNN

    More women face genital mutilation than earlier estimated - UN

    The new global figure includes nearly 70 million more girls and women than UNICEF estimated in 2014.

    2377 days ago
  • FILE: Peter Peter Frederiksen at the Bloemfontein Magistrates Court on 4 November 2015. Picture: AFP.

    Case against FS mutilator’s wife’s alleged murderer postponed

    Motlatsi Moqeti was arrested after witnesses linked him to the murder of Peter Frederiksen’s wife.

    2444 days ago
  • FILE: Peter Frederiksen was arrested for allegedly surgically removing and freezing women’s genitals at his home in Langehoven Park. Picture: Facebook.

    State wants genital mutilation suspect's bail denied

    The State says it has a record of the accused’s wife opening a case against him, fearing for her life.

    2461 days ago
  • Peter Frederiksen at the Bloemfontein magistrates court on 4 November 2015. Picture: AFP.

    Genital mutilation suspect pleads not guilty

    Peter Frederiksen is applying for bail in the Bloemfontein Magistrates Court this afternoon.

    2463 days ago
  • A Liberian investigative journalist says she often fears for her safety, but it won’t deter her from exposing the practice of female genital mutilation. Picture: Stock.XCHNG.

    Liberian journalist fears for safety

    Front Page Africa’s Mae Azango spoke on Monday at the International Press Institute’s World Congress.

    3040 days ago
  • A supporter of the Muslim Brotherhood and of Egypt's ousted President Mohamed Morsi demonstrates on 16 July, 2013 in the centre of Cairo.Picture:AFP

    The Africa Report: 23 July

    'Morsi kidnapped' says family, Rwanda's support of M23 rebels, and the latest on female genital mutilation.

    3305 days ago
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