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原文原文 / Original TextUnited Nations — After years of defending FGM as a cultural practice, Sidi Haidara came to a realization: No tradition should come at the expense of a girl's health, rights, or future.
In Mali, an estimated nine out of ten women and girls have undergone female genital mutilation (FGM). And for years, Sidi Haidara, a father and recognized leader in his community, believed the practice was simply part of life.
Like many people in his community in central Mali, he saw it as a tradition passed down through generations - one that should be preserved.
Today, he walks from village to village with a very different message: No tradition should come at the expense of a girl's health, rights, or future.
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His story goes beyond one man's personal transformation. Across parts of West and Central Africa, FGM remains deeply rooted - with Mali having one of the highest rates in the region and no laws that specifically criminalize the practice. Even recently, some men in Mali have launched an all-male pro-FGM campaign on the grounds of protecting tradition.
In places where social norms are deeply entrenched, change often begins with trusted voices from within the community - voices like Haidara's.
After spending years defending female genital mutilation, Sidi Haidara now leads community dialogues in Mopti, Mali, encouraging families to protect girls' rights and abandon the practice. Credit: UN Women/Dieneba Deme
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发表于 2026-9-4 02:41:14