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Faces of the Anti-FGC Movement in Mali

The fight against female genital cutting in Mali is multi-faceted—incorporating medical, socio-economic, and legal approaches to restoring women’s agency and combating the practice. The passionate activists in the anti-FGC movement come from all walks of life and all have personal reasons for devoting their lives to this cause. One woman explains how FGC has profoundly impacted her life and why she chose to commit herself to this work.