Aid workers bid to fight genital mutilation

Irish aid workers are pioneering a new programme to combat female genital mutilation (FGM) in Somalia.

Aid workers bid to fight genital mutilation
Thu, 08 Mar, 2007 - 07:09

Irish aid workers are pioneering a new programme to combat female genital mutilation (FGM) in Somalia.

Marking International Women’s Day, World Vision Ireland revealed that 98% of girls in the Garbiley District of Somaliland undergo the horrific procedure.

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CourtsInternational Women’s DayPlace: SomaliaPlace: Garbiley District of SomalilandPlace: SomalilandPlace: IrelandPerson: Helen KeoghPerson: KeoghPerson: Sally Anne KinahanPerson: KinahanEvent: International Women’s DayOrganisation: World Vision IrelandOrganisation: Irish AidOrganisation: CircumcisionOrganisation: Pensions BoardOrganisation: CongressOrganisation: SIPTUOrganisation: EU
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