While the fight against female genital mutilation continues in Mali, a campaign defending the practice has been launched on social media. Proponents claim the procedure makes women "more obedient" and use propaganda posters featuring razor blades marked with green symbols. The practice was recently debated in Türkiye as well.
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While the fight against female genital mutilation continues in Mali, a campaign defending the practice has been launched on social media. Proponents claim the procedure makes women "more obedient" and use propaganda posters featuring razor blades marked with green symbols. The practice was recently debated in Türkiye as well.