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From tradition to transformation: Ending female genital mutilation in Guinea-Bissau

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In the West African country of Guinea-Bissau, more than 400,000 girls and women have undergone genital mutilation.

Rwanda’s Green Response to a Rising Threat.

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“The support we have received has been invaluable,” Regine adds. “This solar system is already contributing to the performance of our students, so we see a brighter future ahead.”

Defying tradition, championing rights: UNFPA sparks change in female genital mutilation hotspots across East Africa

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''Is [female genital mutilation] religious?'' Nuritu Sirbar challenged community and religious leaders four years ago to justify a deeply ingrained tradition – female genital mutilation (FGM).