Female Genital Mutilation - a sizzling topic in the Omani blogosphere
Female Genital Mutilation - a sizzling topic in the Omani blogosphere
“They’ll tell you ‘it’s only a small cut’ to ‘clean’ the area. Who are you kidding?!”
Mideastposts-blogger Dhofari Gucci in her own words has her blood boiling over a cause that is currently widely discussed in the Omani blogosphere – circumcision of girls – often executed by women – and according to the writer highly practised in Oman. Her appeal is first and foremost directed at the authorities – the Ministry of Health – to take real action against what should be perceived a crime and a violation of human rights.
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