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Female Circumcision

In West Africa, there is a movement to abandon this ancient practice.

Aired 07/15/2011 | Rating NR

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Female Circumcision

Clip: 7/15/2011 | 9m 27s

In West Africa, there is a movement to abandon this ancient practice.

It is a painful rite of passage for girls in many African and Middle Eastern countries, but in Senegal there has been a remarkably successful effort to eliminate the practice of female circumcision.

Aired 07/15/2011 | Rating NR

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