At least 30 countries in the world are thought to practise female genital mutilation (FGM). While they claim there are benefits to the procedure, research shows it does more harm than good. Fortunately for Bangladesh, this excessive and dangerous practice appears it is becoming obsolete. But, as Bangladeshi correspondent Monica Islam outlines, that does not …
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The practice of female genital mutilation is often discussed in reference to African cultures, but Lyn-Marie Blackman, 27, a Commonwealth Correspondent from Barbados says the controversial practice is also an issue for thousands of American women. This week I came across an article on TheGuardian.com written by Alexandra Topping dated Tuesday 13th May, 2014 under …
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