Uganda: The Fight to Eliminate Female Genital Mutilation Must Continue

14 February 2018

Female genital mutilation is many things: a violent act that causes infection, disease, childbirth complications and even death.

A cruel practice that inflicts lasting emotional harm and preys on the most vulnerable, least powerful members of society - girls between infancy and age 15.

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