E24 “FGM is a serious sexual assault against children” Dr. Leyla Husein talks about the importance of language in ending FGM‪.‬ End FGM

“FGM is not a harmful traditional practice! It is a serious sexual assault against children” Dr. Leyla Husein talks about the importance of language in ending FGM.

Dr. Leyla Hussein is a Somalia-born activist who has established the Dahlia project, a support group for End FGM survivors. She is a psychotherapist and believes in the power of words in ending FGM.

Twitter:@LeylaHussein

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According to the World Health Organization, Female genital mutilation(FGM) comprises all procedures that involve partial or total removal of the external female genitalia, or another injury to the female genital organs for non-medical reasons.

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“FGM is not a harmful traditional practice! It is a serious sexual assault against talks about the importance of language in ending FGM.