Aid workers bid to fight genital mutilation

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

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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Courts International Women’s Day Place: Somalia Place: Garbiley District of Somaliland Place: Somaliland Place: Ireland Person: Helen Keogh Person: Keogh Person: Sally Anne Kinahan Person: Kinahan Event: International Women’s Day Organisation: World Vision Ireland Organisation: Irish Aid Organisation: Circumcision Organisation: Pensions Board Organisation: Congress Organisation: SIPTU Organisation: EU

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