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NAIROBI (Xinhua) -- Since Kenya outlawed female genital mutilation (FGM) in 2001, the vice, however, still goes on almost unabated.
And much more so despite the various campaigns that have been fronted by the government, organizations and individuals to eradicate this human rights violation against women and girls.
It is estimated that more than one third of the women in the world are circumcised and in some ethnic communities, almost each and every young woman is subjected to the cut.
But what is even more worrying is that what was once practiced traditionally by ethnic groups is taking a new turn and now parents and health experts are collaborating in this cruel act on their girls and women.
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