Khadija’s Story

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(Please note this story is confronting, and includes graphic medical descriptions.)

According to UNICEF, it is estimated that 130 million girls and women have been subjected to female genital mutilation (FGM). Khadija Gbla is one such FGM survivor, and she now uses her tale to prevent other girls from having their genitals mutilated.

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Khadija’s story was too important not to be told in full, and is available to listen below.

Image: MONUSCO Photos on Flickr.