One of the reasons FGM persists is that it happens in silence. We need a national conversation that engages all sectors of society. We need to recognize that FGM is child sexual assault. We need the stories of FGM survivors integrated into a more inclusive and intersectional #MeToo movement.
Author: Maryum Saifee
Maryum Saifee is an American survivor of FGM advocating for a world where girls and women can live free from violence. She is writing this piece in her personal capacity.