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Nine Ivorian women sentenced over genital mutilation

9 Ivorian Women Sentenced Over Genital Mutilation

The landmark case is a first for the West African nation.
07/20/2012
Thousands Abandon Female Genital Mutilation in Africa - This year’s International Day of Zero Tolerance to Female Genital Mutilation/Cutting celebrated the release of new U.N. figures showing a decline in the practice among African communities. (Photo: REUTERS/James Akena)

Thousands Abandon Female Genital Mutilation in Africa

2,000 African communities abandoned the practice.
02/08/2012