Genital Mutilation

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New Yorkers Walk to End Ritual Cutting of Girls

Wednesday, September 12, 2012

A 9-year-old girl in New York had her clitoris cut off with a razor without any anesthesia. Female genital mutilation is a big problem in this city. We're shining a spotlight on the issue Sept. 15. Come out and hear from U.S. survivors.

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