Yesterday I met an amazing young woman who is really trying very hard to change the world or at least a part of it. Beatrice Chalangat is Director of the REACH programme in Uganda, where she works tirelessly to stop female genital cutting (FGC). This practice is something more than just the physical act, it [...]
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