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FGM: Grandmother cuts my baby secretly
Colombia has become the first country in Latin America to criminalize female genital mutilation (FGM), following a successful parliamentary campaign. Activists, including those from the Emberá Indigenous community where FGM is still practiced, contributed to the legislation, which aims to eradicate the harmful tradition. Despite cultural resistance and threats faced by advocates, efforts are underway to promote education and change perceptions about FGM’s medical and human rights implications.
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