Female Genital Mutilation Remains Widespread in Many Countries: New at Reason

Female gential mutilation remains a major problem in a number of countries in Asia and Africa.

Marian Tupy writes:

The United States is in the midst of an election where allegations about mistreatment of women abound. But in parts of the world, women do not enjoy even the most basic of rights—let alone a shot at political leadership and power over their male counterparts. In some Middle Eastern, Central Asian and African countries, women are subjected to “honor killings,” sex trafficking and slavery. Female genital mutilation belongs among the most serious violations of women’s rights.

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