IAMANEH "Ms. Keita, why is the fight against FGM so important to you?
As a healthcare professional and a woman, I am well aware of the severe impacts of female genital cutting. That’s why I feel it’s essential to end this practice.
- What specific negative effects are you referring to?
FGC contributes to both infant and maternal mortality. It can cause vaginal fistulas and lead to complications during childbirth, as the external genital organs are partially or entirely removed. Type 3 cut (infibulation) also causes difficulties during sexual intercourse. In your daily work, you encounter women who have been cut and are suffering as a result."
