Female genital mutilation (FGM) violates the rights, dignity, and futures of millions of girls and women. Here's what you need to know — and how UNICEF takes action to ensure every girl is safe, healthy, protected and respected. | UNICEF USA

“I’m a survivor of female genital mutilation.” Catherine Meng’anyi is a survivor, a nurse & a passionate advocate to end female genital mutilation (FGM) She demonstrates how health workers can play a leading role in the prevention of harmful practices. She has worked with communities to protect hundreds of young girls from FGM and early marriage in Kenya. This is her story. | World Health Organization (WHO)