FGM rates in east Africa drop from 71% to 8% in 20 years, study shows

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Analysis in British Medical Journal suggests dramatic fall in number of girls undergoing the practice, yet experts advise caution over the figures

 

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Research from bmj_latest is encouraging, but must be received with caution , and with an understanding of the context-specific nature of how the practice continues in different locations around the world - JLallaMaharajh OrchidProject EndFGC EndFGM

equalitynow seen this?

A step in the right direction no doubt but 8% is still far to high, and lets not forget all of the boys who have the ends of their tiny baby penises chopped off just to appease the 'GODS' GodIsSantaForAdults

Setting an example for benighted countries like Britain, France, Sweden and Holland, where the authorities are reluctant to do anything about fgm out of deference to islam.

Good news... East Africans are ready to shun bad practices JosephineKulea been doing this tirelessly 🙌✊✊👍

Meanwhile in the UK the number rises year on year despite it being illegal. There have never been any charges made against any of the perpetrators.

Yet they are up in the Europe I wonder why that is mmmm

good job let's don't make light off it, let's makes it gonna once and for all.

Get the t shirts made. FGM cut it out😞

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just 8% left to change

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