6 episodes

FGM stories shares experiences of women and girls living with the consequences of Female Genital Mutilation, and that of advocates working daily on FGM abandonment. This is in a bid to educate and enlighten the teeming populace on the harmful effects of FGM and the need to join the campaign towards a total elimination of the practice.

FGM Stories FGM Stories

    • Society & Culture

FGM stories shares experiences of women and girls living with the consequences of Female Genital Mutilation, and that of advocates working daily on FGM abandonment. This is in a bid to educate and enlighten the teeming populace on the harmful effects of FGM and the need to join the campaign towards a total elimination of the practice.

    FGM and the Rigours of Childbirth (Ep.5)

    FGM and the Rigours of Childbirth (Ep.5)

    One of the proven effects of FGM is rigorous Childbirth process –tears, obstruction during labour, excessive bleeding etc. On this episode, a Registered Nurse and Midwife shares one of her many experiences while taking delivery of a pregnant FGM survivor.

    • 22 min
    FGM: The Silent 'Home Breaker' (Ep4)

    FGM: The Silent 'Home Breaker' (Ep4)

    On this episode, our guest shares the experiences of men he has related with; who have had failed marital relationships owing to sexual dissatisfaction, which is a result of FGM that had been done on their partners.

    • 19 min
    Men Act To End FGM (Ep3)

    Men Act To End FGM (Ep3)

    A leading male advocate gives insight into continuous efforts being put in place to drive social change and FGM abandonment.

    • 22 min
    Scarred (Ep2)

    Scarred (Ep2)

    A conversation with a young lady who shares her ordeals being an FGM survivor and how she has had to live with a chain of effects ( physical and psychological) resulting from being mutilated.

    • 29 min
    The harm called FGM (Ep1)

    The harm called FGM (Ep1)

    A brief introduction to Female Genital Mutilation and FGM stories.

    • 11 min
    FGM Stories (Trailer)

    FGM Stories (Trailer)

    • 59 sec

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