Female Circumcision
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‘Powerful’ mannequin challenge highlights plight of female genital mutilationUNICEF Chad shared a video of its take on the mannequin challenge, with one sobering twist.WorldDec 22, 2016
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17-year-old Egyptian girl dies during female circumcisionAn Egyptian Health Ministry official says a 17-year-old girl has died while undergoing female circumcision.WorldMay 31, 2016
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2 U.S. gynecologists suggest ‘compromise’ when it comes to female genital mutilationThe United Nations recently marked the International Day of Zero Tolerance for Female Genital Mutilation (FGM), but two U.S. gynecologists are suggesting it may be worth a compromise when it comes to the practice. In their paper published online Sunday by the Journal of Medical Ethics, Drs. Kavita Shah Arora and Allan J. Jacobs say...HealthFeb 23, 2016
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Female circumcision on decline in northern Somalia: UNICEFNew data released by the U.N. children's agency on Tuesday showed that female genital mutilation among children in northern Somalia is on the decline.HealthApr 16, 2013
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