BBC News·3 min read·medium
'My grandmother subjected my baby to female genital mutilation behind my back'
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Colombia has become the first Latin American country to criminalize female genital mutilation (FGM) following a unanimous congressional vote. The legislation aims to curb the practice, which remains prevalent in some indigenous communities despite significant health risks.
Image source, AFP via Getty Images Image caption, It is believed FGM is more prevalent in the Emberá community than official statistics suggest
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