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October 15, 2008 · 1:32PM

Ugandan District Bans Female Genital Mutilation

The Kapchorwa District in eastern Uganda has banned the practice of female genital mutilation, and submitted legislation to parliament for a nation-wide ban. (BBC) The District chairman said it was “outmoded” and “not useful” for the community’s women.

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