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We have to stop blaming ‘backward’ culture for FGM and child marriage

These issues have received increased global attention. But simple attacks on ‘tradition and culture’ just fuel the backlash to women’s rights

By Mary W
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Kenya Girl Guides Association rally against FGM, Kenya 2011 | UN Women/Kenya Girl Guide Association/Flickr. CC BY-NC-ND 2.0. Some rights reserved

Campaigns to end female genital mutilation (FGM) and child marriage have received renewed support and funding from diverse global actors over the last five years. Despite commendable progress towards ending these harmful practices, challenges remain.

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