VOICED : Hopes of banning FGM in Liberia fade ahead of election

The video discusses female genital mutilation (FGM) in Liberia, highlighting personal stories, health risks, and societal traditions. It covers efforts by activists and organizations to ban the practice, as well as political challenges faced in implementing legislation. Despite promises from Liberia's first female president, Ellen Johnson Sirleaf, to ban FGM, political pressures led to the removal of the FGM clause from a domestic violence bill. Activists fear the opportunity to ban FGM may be lost, and it could take time before the practice is eradicated.

What motivated the mother to send her daughters away from the village?

• To reunite with their father

• To find better job opportunities

• To protect them from FGM

• To provide them with better education

What are some health issues associated with FGM?

• Enhanced mental health

• Infections and complications during childbirth

• Increased energy levels

• Improved fertility

What role do secret societies play in the practice of FGM in Liberia?

• They oppose the practice

• They fund anti-FGM campaigns

• They conduct FGM as part of a ritual

• They provide medical care for FGM victims

Which organization is mentioned as fighting against FGM in Liberia?

• Liberian Women's Union

• Global Peace Initiative

• Liberian Health Association

• Women Solidarity

What was a significant challenge in passing the FGM ban in Liberia?

• Lack of public support

• Insufficient funding

• Removal of the FGM clause from the bill

• Opposition from international organizations