Supporters of the practice say it is done for cultural and religious reasons, but opponents say that not only is it potentially life-threatening - it is also an extreme form of oppression of women.
Those who persist in the practice in Senegal will now face a prison term of between one and five years.
Female circumcision is mainly carried out in western and southern Asia, the Middle East and large areas of Africa.
It is also known to take place among immigrant communities in the USA, Canada, France, Australia and Britain, where it is illegal.
In total it is estimated that two million a year are subjected to genital mutilation.
But I have a very humble question for our sisters in this network: Do you think that female circumcision has anything positive to contribute to your womanhood? Forget about the politics (of the West) and the "sciences" surrounding this topic, be practical and honest. From your experience as either a circumcised or non-circumcised sister; from your conversation with those who are not the way you are.
Let's learn with your experience - OBJECTIVELY!
God alone!
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