Tag Archives: female genital mutilation

You can’t stay frozen, we can’t stay frozen

By Guest PostDecember 25, 2016General, Media, Politicschad, female genital mutilation, practice, unicef

In Chad, almost 1 in 2 girls is a victim of Female Genital Mutilation. We can’t stay frozen. This practice needs to end. Unicef. You can't stay frozen – the most powerful #MannequinChallenge you’ll see #Chad #EndFGM @UNICEFChad pic.twitter.com/Iw20ztEcrA — UNICEF (@UNICEF) 21. Dezember 2016

‘Breast Ironing’ in Cameroon

By ShamsJuly 24, 2010Culturebreast ironing, cameroon, egypt, ethiopia, female circumcision, female genital mutilation, psychological problems, sudan

Female circumcision or female genital mutilation is common in many countries like Egypt, Sudan, and Ethiopia.

However, ‘breast ironing’ is some kind of new addition to this ‘ill- and evil’ practice.

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