'Every blade broken is a life saved': New campaign launched to end FGM
Campaigners in several African countries are stepping up their efforts to eradicate female genital mutilation.
The practice, which involves the partial or total removal of the external female genitalia, is widespread across Africa and parts of Asia and the Middle East.
It is often carried out by traditional cutters when girls are between the ages of four and 12, and is often associated with religious or cultural beliefs.
However, the practice can cause severe physical and psychological problems, including pain, bleeding, infection, and even death.
In a new campaign, activists are urging people to speak out against FGM and to support survivors.
The campaign is being launched in several countries, including Kenya, Somalia, and Ethiopia, where FGM is still widely practiced.
Activists are working to educate communities about the dangers of FGM, and to provide support for survivors.
They are also calling on governments to take action to end FGM.
The campaign is part of a growing global movement to end FGM.
In 2012, the United Nations General Assembly passed a resolution condemning FGM and calling for its elimination.
The World Health Organization has also issued a statement calling for an end to FGM.
Despite these efforts, FGM remains a major problem in many parts of the world.
In some countries, the practice is declining, but in others it is still widespread.
Activists say that more needs to be done to end FGM and to support survivors.
The new campaign is a step in the right direction, and it is hoped that it will help to raise awareness of FGM and to end the practice.