She spoke about it on the show. The Real Housewives of Dubai star Chanel Ayan has spoken out about her forced female genital mutilation when she was a child. Breaking down in tears while speaking about the experience, she opened up on the latest episode of the Bravo show to shed light on the issue. […]
3 years ago
Female genital mutilation is not just a women’s issue. The cultural practice is the partial or total removal of the external female genitals for non-medical reasons by process of cutting. Approximately 3,780 women and girls have experienced FGM in Ireland since 2011. It is estimated that over 200 million girls have been subjected to the […]
6 years ago
“Absolutely no health benefits whatsoever for women or girls.” Rates of female genital mutilation rates are thought to be rising in Ireland. According to World Vision Ireland, although conclusive data is difficult to come by, it is estimated that approximately 1,632 girls in Ireland are currently at risk of the procedure. Female genital mutilation, or […]
6 years ago
Campaigners and activists and calling to end Female Genital Mutilation (FGM) in Ireland. The practice, which involves the removal or cutting of the external female genitalia, is most often found in countries in Africa, Asia, or the Middle East. However, it is estimated that up to 6,000 women and girls in Ireland have also been […]
8 years ago