Female genital mutilations - a testimony.
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چکیده
In Djibouti, the prevalence of female genital mutilations (FGMs) amounts to 98% and the practice is still in use. When I left, in 1999, I knew I would involve myself in the fight against FGMs and I describe here the outcome of an obstacle course of more than ten years duration. This paper is written on behalf of innumerable women, who could give you a similar account.
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ورودعنوان ژورنال:
- The European journal of contraception & reproductive health care : the official journal of the European Society of Contraception
دوره 18 1 شماره
صفحات -
تاریخ انتشار 2013