Khadija Gbla grew up in Sierra Leone. As a young girl, she was subjected to Female Genital Mutilation (FGM). As a woman, she lives with the consequences of FGM everyday. She is determined that this form of abuse against young girls will end, and she wants to end it in her lifetime. Khadija strives to … Continue reading
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It’s Just A Period!
Do you remember the one time you were in class and on your period? You sat down strategically, making sure that your pad and sitting angle was perfectly aligned with the universe. There needed to be zero chance of any embarrassing leaks that would make you the subject of lunch break gossip for a few … Continue reading
Nigeria bans FGM (FEMALE GENITAL MUTILATION), will this trend continue in other parts of Africa?
Without having to reach out for a dictionary to check the meaning, the word itself ‘mutilation’ says it all. It has connotations of destroying/terminating. Then for the word to be associated with the genital area, it inevitably sends massive shivers down the spine and makes one cringe at the thought of it. The horrific reality … Continue reading