sorry to say but in some countries it is better to be born a goat than a girl.....shame on them forever.

@gingerellacookie5641

5 жыл бұрын

Vivian Charlz thank God were born in America

@katme8055

5 жыл бұрын

Men are insecure and what total control

@sarahbrittney7299

5 жыл бұрын

Vivian Charlz this is the unfortunate reality of africa. Although it is rare, it should not be happening

@nadia2883

4 жыл бұрын

@@sarahbrittney7299 half of african countries practice it rare huh?

@vuksgitau

4 жыл бұрын

So so true!

If God wanted us to have parts of our body missing he would have made us that way.

@shinebrightlikeadoitsu1120

5 жыл бұрын

Charlene Antoine-Pitterson well said. Why are you not in the top of the comments

@Fynnlanigan522

5 жыл бұрын

Charlene Antoine-Pitterson same goes for circumcision in males!

@evaldasaevaldasa5819

5 жыл бұрын

+Alana Lanigan Aherm.....male circumcision is, in fact, very biblical...😬

@Fynnlanigan522

5 жыл бұрын

Evaldasa Evaldasa hmm I know but it’s still mutilation!!

@Fynnlanigan522

5 жыл бұрын

Evaldasa Evaldasa and god put it there so why is it removed? Disgusting:

She should get a Nobel Prize

@sunrisefarmer2340

5 жыл бұрын

Yes

@user-ep5mx7sv9d

4 жыл бұрын

@Aya yes

@anechkagee5372

4 жыл бұрын

Yes!

@bakaryfofana7570

4 жыл бұрын

For sure

@C2G2

4 жыл бұрын

Vivs She should ok 👍🏿💯👏🏿👏🏿

I do not understand how this man is an Imam. He clearly does not know what Islam teaches and what not. FGM is not allowed!!!

@sumeya1923

4 жыл бұрын

i agree!. It’s honestly disgusting

@blueangel1939

4 жыл бұрын

It's haram, those types of people don't deserve to be called imams

@peonypetal5405

4 жыл бұрын

My understanding is that it is allowed but not mandated, and if it is done, it shouldn't be done "too harshly"

@smoovieab4093

4 жыл бұрын

@@peonypetal5405 exactly

@zeera7080

4 жыл бұрын

@@peonypetal5405 no, it's prohibitited to hurt other people and severe parts of their body, the punishment is having the same thing done to you

I cried at the end when the president banned it. This is huge for Africa. Especially in Islam countries. I'm so proud of her work.

@AH-xl8cd

6 жыл бұрын

I thought FGM is forbidden in Islam.

@hananawad3042

6 жыл бұрын

It's not islamic it's a culture

@Nevebrownie

6 жыл бұрын

Hanan Awad if it’s has nothing to do with Islam then why all worldwide Muslims are practicing it?

@Nevebrownie

6 жыл бұрын

Leila i I mean it is practiced by worldwide Muslims not didnt

@AH-xl8cd

6 жыл бұрын

Yamin Hassan Aaaa first of all, no it isn’t, the majority of Muslims don’t do practice this, this is solely depends on culture it has nothing to do with Islam, Islam isn’t tradition, FGM isn’t in the Muslim middle eastern counties, this practice is actually against the beliefs of most Muslims, nevertheless, FGM is a cultural thing that has been practiced by ppl that happen to be muslim but it also has been practice by other ppl who aren’t Muslims, again this is based on culture and tradition that has nothing to do with Islamic Beliefs. (It’s not practiced by Muslims world wide)

Wait, she started a campaign in 2013 and her work let to its banning just 3 years later? This woman is amazing!

@kenniishimwe893

6 жыл бұрын

I live in Africa and i had never heard about in my country

@ratgoon4584

5 жыл бұрын

Thomas Long That's b/c Allah is standing and walking with this woman. Amin. 👑

@pattiebell3657

5 жыл бұрын

@@kenniishimwe893 it's an opportunity for you to start the conversation and change in your country.

@kindomofghana

5 жыл бұрын

Pattie Bell the point Kenni Ishimwe is trying to make is that it is not practised all over Africa don't assume that because a person comes from a random African country which has clearly not been specified by the way, there is automatically a need for change because by virtue of the fact that one African country practises it, all other countries do too. African countries are not monolithic.

@sunflower6424

5 жыл бұрын

Kenni Ishimwe you’re Rwandan right, it doesn’t happen in our country but it happens in other country and we studied it in Biology

she isn't a woman, she's a GODDESS, SHE'S BRAVE!

@ochenc1071

4 жыл бұрын

But she is a women. And she should not have to fight this.

@ochenc1071

4 жыл бұрын

@@rupali4587 she is a human being. She shouldn't have to fight. She shouldn't have to be a godess.

@ochenc1071

4 жыл бұрын

@@rupali4587 i wish that they dident have to is whag im saying.

@aquemini722

4 жыл бұрын

@@ochenc1071 waitnwhat lmao what are you even saying bro

@emmapotter7562

3 жыл бұрын

@@aquemini722 @Rupali i think what theyre saying is that it shouldnt have to be something that has to be fought for, people should know that this is wrong and that it shouldn't be around

Hearing that girl ask “Is it Sunnah?” broke my heart. It shows how confusing the world can be because you want to make the right choice, but there’s so much conflicting information in the world and not enough access to good information.

@sharondanya

Жыл бұрын

Well said

@sabeeen_01

13 күн бұрын

And It's not even sunnah😂

IF A MAN CAN FEEL PLEASURE THEN A WOMAN SHOULD TOO GOD DAMN

@k8lynmae

5 жыл бұрын

That is not how the Clitoris works and women of FGM can still orgasm as orgasms are from the BRAIN. Most of the Clitoris is INTERNAL which most or all stays intact during FGM. There is a doctor in USA who reverses FGM and gives women their dignity and confidence and sexuality back. This woman spoke many untruths--did not know the facts

@kristine8783

5 жыл бұрын

​@@k8lynmae Ok, first of all, orgasms do NOT come from the brain. Orgasms are your bodies psychical response to sexual pleasure. The clitoris is designed for female pleasure and a woman cannot experience full pleasure if part of it is mutilated.The clitoris has 8,000 nerve endings which is twice as more nerve endings as what a penis has, so you cannot say it doesn't take away pleasure. Also, 50 to 75 percent of women say they need clitoral stimulation to have an orgasm so how would a woman feel pleasure if the most sensitive part is cut off? You have no clue what you are talking about and please do research before you speak about this issue that you claim you know so much about.

@gingerellacookie5641

5 жыл бұрын

Kace face sexual pleasure is holy and good

@rahnyc4

5 жыл бұрын

from dealing with women. orgasms can come from 3 different stimulation. one woman can get it from clitoral stimulation, while others can get it from vaginal or a very lucky woman can get it from both.

@Just.a.person59

5 жыл бұрын

Are you familiar with male circumcision???

This is the problem with people. "It always been done" is not a reason to continue doing something. That's ludicrous. If a practice is causing pain and suffering and even death, it's time to change and stop. I don't see how she can respect these men given her education. She should have brought the doctor with her.

@EstherHulst-Artist

5 жыл бұрын

I would lose my temper against her father mutilating his own children Having one man deside if your going to live in pain for the rest of your life. A man who is supposed to protect you

@suzannenichols6900

5 жыл бұрын

Lin 555 What she did was actually brilliant. She talked the guy into backing down off his position and when he said it was a "choice" she decided yes okay then I'll use that, even though she knows it's not true. I.e. Obviously a baby has no choice in the matter of being mutilated in such a manner.

@noxaurum1

5 жыл бұрын

I don't think it's actually respect. She knows that getting belligerent with a super popular imam would be disastrous for her cause. The fight against FGM could become associated with anti islamic sentiment and outspoken women.

@renatareynoldsxianxian

3 жыл бұрын

Breaking the chain is hard.

My mind is blow that they're taught they cannot have kids without fgm.

@letstalk-misc3575

4 жыл бұрын

They'll say anything to control women

@ladydede88

4 жыл бұрын

Or that it itches all the time 🤯

@ellaelliott4415

3 жыл бұрын

@@ladydede88 that was so bizarre

@arriibacon531

3 жыл бұрын

@@ladydede88 yeah that was weird

@fatum7554

3 жыл бұрын

@@ladydede88 I think that by itching they meant touching themselves (??) I might be wrong tho

The way she talked with people she didn't agree with, respectful and listening to their point of view!! That is something really to learn from this amazing woman!

@minnybri2010

2 жыл бұрын

I was very impressed as well, I don't know that I could have kept my cool in those conversations. Unlike when a lot of westerners come in she understands she can't change their minds in one conversation, and rather than try to push facts down their throats her goal seemed to be to sow a seed of doubt--and you can see with her dad that it worked. He didn't believe her initially, but he started to question it, and researched it and found the information himself, and when his next daughter was born he was in a position to hear her and change his mind.

@debrapaulino918

Жыл бұрын

Yes

@nabiladara385

Ай бұрын

I may have been triggered... But she kept her composure so well. What an amazing woman

It took one person with the will to make a difference. I salute you sister

I am so sorry for the loss of all of the women affected by FGM.

@missyOJ

6 жыл бұрын

Jacob Khan the video is about FGM, not MGM. So instead of going to every comment, asking the same question “What about MGM?”, search up a video that talks about MGM

@missyOJ

6 жыл бұрын

Jacob Khan are you talking about the responses people gave you when you asked them about MGM?

@missyOJ

6 жыл бұрын

Jacob Khan I couldn’t understand your text, also just because I have an Arabic name doesn’t mean I’m a muslim Both mgm and fgm are bad and stupid as hell

@missyOJ

6 жыл бұрын

Jacob Khan I don’t know why it doesn’t get broad up more than fgm, but mgm is bad

@missyOJ

6 жыл бұрын

Jacob Khan it’s because religion like Christianity normalized mgm in America

A man shouldn't be able to tell whether or not manipulating a woman's body is legal

@ajl2232

3 жыл бұрын

Yes!

@volfgang1393

3 жыл бұрын

Absolutely. I really hope that people see male circumcision in the same way someday

@brigitteschultz1552

3 жыл бұрын

And women shouldn't decide that for their baby boys either

@volfgang1393

3 жыл бұрын

@@brigitteschultz1552 yes

@2degucitas

Жыл бұрын

@@brigitteschultz1552 I chose not to circumcise my boy against opposition

I admire the inner strength she has. She is so calm and collected even when she is met with ignorant opinions. Such a role model

Men in that country are a prime example of a selfish lovers come on guys it's no fun if she not enjoying it..

@gingerellacookie5641

5 жыл бұрын

Rustygun most guys would want their wife to enjoy sex

@HopefulInterventions

4 жыл бұрын

Gingerella Cookie that’s true!

@carolinalobato645

4 жыл бұрын

@@gingerellacookie5641 that's literally what he said

"Will always be itching"- euphemism for "wanting sexual pleasure." So, what God /Allat created and put in a woman, is to be removed? That is being presumptious, as if a Human knew better than God.

@theravyshow2570

4 жыл бұрын

Truth! I'm against circumcision as well.

@johnnybird5466

4 жыл бұрын

@Desirea Winton don't question millions of years of evolution our bodies and designed to be the way they are for some reasons we don't even understand.

@sparksfly5877

4 жыл бұрын

johnny bird We are not perfect. Otherwise people wouldn’t be born with deformities. The thing is, FGM has no benefits.

@itsroxie9818

3 жыл бұрын

You spelt Allah's name wrong.

@irayam2077

3 жыл бұрын

Who is Allat?? If you going to talk about somebody's religion don't disrespect their believes .

These women are forced into this by "tradition" while also "traditionally" not being taught to read... Not a coincidence

My mom told me she was circumcised when she was 5 and she said she still remembers how painful it was so she had it done for me when I was a baby. She said it's sunnah too, it's not just happening in Africa, this is common but rarely talked about in Indonesia. I still hate my mother for it. It's true, ignorance is bliss and my mother doesn't think it's wrong and if I never found out about how bad fgm is I wouldn't feel like I've been dismembered

@abdulazis400

3 жыл бұрын

Sunat itu seharusnya cuma buat laki laki saja, bukan buat perempuan

@heidirepp7462

3 жыл бұрын

But if u didn't know that you were militated you may have felt like you had to do it to your daughters.

@neysireyes131

3 жыл бұрын

Im so so sorry it happened to!!!

@SaheeliRai

3 жыл бұрын

Is it banned in Indonesia now?

@jesslynjie2309

2 жыл бұрын

Hi! Indonesian here. I feel so sorry about you and hope it heals. About Indonesia, may I know where you live? I don't know it even exists, and the truth that it also happens in Indonesia is really shocking.

I would love to see the lines in Qur'an where it says that FGM should be performed. I greatly doubt that it's there. And there's so many Islamic countries that don't have this tradition.

@vanya9614

5 жыл бұрын

so true

@user-qp5lb2xm1n

4 жыл бұрын

There isn't that's why

@araabimedia42

4 жыл бұрын

women no but male yes

@ayshas288

4 жыл бұрын

Exactly

@theenjoymentofatribadistan507

4 жыл бұрын

@@araabimedia42 exactly

OMG this women is a role model of the century, she used her own life experience to open up awareness of FGM and respectfully used the leaders words or peoples ignorance to correct them.. this made me cry and I just want to shake her hand

@unusunus4613

6 жыл бұрын

Jacob Khan It's not as bad, you're on the wrong video

@jaydensmom6275

4 жыл бұрын

I’m literally in my bathroom in tears & ii cannot believe this has happened to children

@evettmartin134

10 ай бұрын

​@unusunus4613 what's not as bad? FGM?? IT MOST CERTAINLY IS!! ITS AWFUL!! HOW about we sew your sacrum shut and remove your stimulate nerve. Thats the equivalent. We castrate men then they can comment. Otherwise they have NO IDEA WHAT THE HADEES THEY ARE TALKING ABOUT!!

I was almost had it done when i was 6/7 years old. My mum suggested that it was time and i didn't know what it was, all i was told was that it will keep me clean and pure. But i was saved from it by my dad. Unfortunately, my older sis had done it, she had a separate dad. She never talks about it. It breaks my heart i still remember her scream and the rope/cloth that they tied her, to keep legs together after it was done. The problem is lack of education, people just do it because it was done for many years and years so no one questions it

@valerielovescats7206

3 жыл бұрын

wow I am so sorry that is horrifying

@RandomVids4U488

3 жыл бұрын

😭😭😭😭

@atama203

3 жыл бұрын

Your father is a hero! You are so lucky to have him. I am so sorry to hear about your sister :(

@bahjax5820

3 жыл бұрын

@@atama203 thats the only think I'm grateful of him, other then that he is lying, cheating the worst father and husband I've witnessed (no point sugar coated that). I could never blame my mums and my sis doesn't, she was just uneducated and didnt know it was wrong. 98% of girls in my country have gone done it, i dont see it stopped in next 50 years tbb at least

@jesslynjie2309

2 жыл бұрын

@@bahjax5820 Hi, so sorry to hear that. I hope the best for your country. It's really terrible, and I just knew this exists. May I know what country do you live in?

For anyone that has undergone this, it can be reversed. There is a rare procedure called clitoroplasty performed by a handful of doctors. I underwent this and if you have too, don't give up hope ❤️

@jacquelineajucum1222

Жыл бұрын

this should be pinned!!! not everyone is aware of this

@coolgirlfrozenfeet

Жыл бұрын

It can be partially undone, yes, but once you lose a body part, it is gone and you cannot get it back. I’m so glad that there is a procedure to help women to ease their suffering from FGM.

@kiaharper7172

Жыл бұрын

SOME can be. It does not guarantee return of sensation.

@lisalyonxo

Жыл бұрын

@@kiaharper7172 That’s true. It cannot guarantee but it helped me.

Watching this makes me feel physically sick

@gingerellacookie5641

4 жыл бұрын

waynebinuk as someone who has lots of problems with their period and pain I can't imagine how this would feel.

Brave woman going back and doing her best to change people's mind about such a terrible topic. Great work Guardian.

@unusunus4613

6 жыл бұрын

Jacob Khan But many people have videos about circumcision which you can freely comment on and not look like a douche

@samaliekabalemesa9540

5 жыл бұрын

Total damage of woman sorry

@davidz3879

Жыл бұрын

Westerners are accused of being bigoted if they oppose FGM, because it's defended as a traditional cultural practice.

FGM is legally banned in The Gambia, but unfortunately it is Still practiced "underground". I am glad this lady has stood up. I have no idea how much pain all these women went through. Stay blessed

@j1947m

Жыл бұрын

It makes sense that it would remain underground....old beliefs usually die hard...

@nabiryeasia9091

2 ай бұрын

Even in Uganda 😢😢

If she weren't there with a camera crew, she would have been killed and forgotten about before her campaign even left her household.

@illuminickiblanco

3 жыл бұрын

Exactly

@anonymouspotato432

3 жыл бұрын

P E R I O D

@uggoo9143

2 жыл бұрын

It's true

9 years ago I met by best friend who was ravaged by this practice.. 7 months ago we buried her due to the horrors brought on by this brutality.. her memory will carry on through the young women and men who fight against this inhumane practice...

@unusunus4613

6 жыл бұрын

Jacob Khan Their literally died and all you can talk about is men...

@2degucitas

Жыл бұрын

I'm sorry for her pain and suffering

Wow, Jaha Dukureh is a brave woman. Well done girl, l'm so proud of you. Big up!

@maxafriyie3288

7 жыл бұрын

+Antiochus IV Epiphanese, it all about the situation, the context and the cultural sensitivity about the subject. Surely, you can appreciate that.

@maxafriyie3288

7 жыл бұрын

+Antiochus IV Epiphanese, because MGM is totally different. MGM, just takes the skin of whilst the other is just cruel.

@maxafriyie3288

7 жыл бұрын

+Antiochus IV Epiphanese of course, they are both cruel but FGM is much more barbaric. Why can't you understand that?

@ikasuyama4415

6 жыл бұрын

Antiochus IV Epiphanese if you want to do something against it, do it! Jeez!!!

She's not trying to enforce anything like an outsider saviour, she's educating and respectfully and patiently educating her community generations throughout. She is very admirable and will have a long lasting impact

The girls that she spoke to in the class were so brave to ask questions etc.

@minnybri2010

2 жыл бұрын

I definitely think educating those kids--both girls and boys--about the damage it does to a girl is a key piece of the puzzle. It's too late for those girls, but when they have daughters of their own they will have at least a little bit more information about the cost of FGM, and at the very least might ask questions instead of doing it simply because it's always been done.

In my worst dream I can not imagine having FGM! I am so sorry for all the girls with FGM!!!!

@user-yo2ru1iu3h

5 жыл бұрын

It is depressing to think about it.

@alwaysremembertosmile2377

4 жыл бұрын

I really went through it ,no pleasure just pain

@Koshka219

4 жыл бұрын

@@alwaysremembertosmile2377 I am so so so sorry Laki!!! I can not even imagine how horrible it is!!!!!!!!!!!

@maddie-xk2uv

4 жыл бұрын

sounds so painful, i can’t even imagine how painful the procedure must be and the effects during intercourse. yuck.

@alwaysremembertosmile2377

4 жыл бұрын

@@maddie-xk2uv worst they cut then they stitch the rest to your body

this is very personal to me as person who's country has a lot of fgm. Many people in my family have not had it done. I want to make a change too

@Benjavaz

6 жыл бұрын

. That form of FGM is as rare as removal of the penis or castration. The most common form of genital mutilation for both males and females is removal of the prepuce

@vuk96zj

6 жыл бұрын

Say no to islam. Sexism is just as offensive as racism and there is so much more toxicity in islam other than the sexism.

@ibrahimalkoum946

6 жыл бұрын

vuk96zj you want any reason to attack islam it is not islamic practice it is cultural thing and majority african countries are practicing muslims and chrisitians

@nikinorth7206

5 жыл бұрын

vuk96zj Hadiths tell that the prophet Muhammad, may peace be upon him, spoke against FGM. This practice was cultural before Islam was founded.

@kololikate

5 жыл бұрын

That was one powerful film. May women everywhere have the education, support and strength to stand up to this evil practice. It will still be done in secret I am sure, but maybe in my lifetime it will be consigned to the history books like the binding of women's feet in China. I knew nothing about it when I first went to The Gambia now I will fight for any young woman I know there to fight against it. Over the years I have learned a lot and I cry for every tiny baby, young girl and young woman who has been mutilated. God did not make a mistake when he designed men and women. It is not for anyone to cut bits off and say we don't need those important bits of our anatomy!

Lots of mansplainers trying to deter this brave lady.

I applaud this woman for standing up for women's right.

God made women perfectly there is no need for man to redesign women's body if there is no biological need. We are perfectly made the way God want us to be.

@brigitteschultz1552

3 жыл бұрын

Same for men

@brishtisamaddar8179

3 жыл бұрын

@@brigitteschultz1552 Honestly is it that important to bring up men's problems when Women's issues are being talked about? Both are important but it was out of context. No offense though.

@brigitteschultz1552

3 жыл бұрын

@@brishtisamaddar8179 If we're going to talk about changing womens bodies, I thought it was appropriate to mention that men and baby boys bodies are perfect also, no need to modify.

@brigitteschultz1552

3 жыл бұрын

No offense taken, no offense intended

@mant8vaei314

3 жыл бұрын

@@brigitteschultz1552 and despite that I don’t even think they are even doing that to men in these countries , just women

A brave woman, confronting the Islamic authority figures in her homeland. This is a tough issue. Seems very clearcut to us Westerners (and morally it is), but stamping it out is much more difficult.

@aliismail8209

7 жыл бұрын

Siouxsie 06 are u saying FGM is a islamic practise. coz if u r i have 6000 reasons why not 😂😂😂

@siouxsie0679

7 жыл бұрын

Ali Ismail No not at all. Its a long-standing cultural practice in parts of Africa. I was just pointing out that the proponent of it in this case just happened to be an imam. Can't argue with that, but it doesn't make it an Islamic practice.

@aliismail8209

7 жыл бұрын

Siouxsie 06 thank you so much. I thought u were those bigots who think muslims inforced this horrific act.😊

@salimalmahry

6 жыл бұрын

Siouxsie 06 funny how a mountain is made out of an anthill. FGM is a cultural thing and not enforced by religion. Why isn't there FGM in saudi arabia, in turkey in indonesia? Because they're of different cultures. Kenya where i leave its not a muslim country yet its a big issue with young girls. Ethiopia, eritrea, Tanzania, Malawi, Uganda etc

@kindomofghana

6 жыл бұрын

~Credit: Daughter of Jerusalem (youtube username) % of Egyptian women are mutilated They are Arab. It is done in Saudi Arabia. I just read the Princess trilogy of books on the Saudi royal family. The author said her older sisters suffered FGM, but there were health complications, so it was not done to the 3 youngest girls. There were 6 daughters in the family and 3 were mutilated by FGM, 3 were not. ~Credit: Daughter of Jerusalem (youtube username)

my heart cries out to this. I am a victim of FGM, my clitoris was removed when i was a young girl without my mother knowing while i was in the care of my paternal grandmother. As a teenager, i have always wondered what a clit was and why women always referred to it as a feel-good spot. It really broke me when i realized that i didn't have one when i found out about my FGM in divorce papers, i'm not going to lie, it really hurt and it gave me a lot of distrust against my grandparents and Islam in general. I feel inadequate as a woman, i can't feel good and it saddens me because what if my future partner sees that i can't feel good too? Would he be discouraged? This video touches a really tender spot in my heart because it is rarely ever talked about and is such a taboo topic. I am blessed to have found this woman, a true feminist pushing for the greater good in places where topics like this can be very dangerous to speak against. She is a hero, this brings tears to my eyes, god bless her heart for her bravery.

@honeybite99

5 жыл бұрын

@@lukaszkowalczyk9681 They practice it, Singapore is a highly advanced country with a great education system however it is still done within the muslim community as compulsory. We are a south eastern country, and i can confidently say that nearly every other muslim community does it too.

@samsam-hk1kb

4 жыл бұрын

@@lukaszkowalczyk9681 Egypt although in Africa is considered an Arab country and 99% of women have gone through FGM.

@zeera7080

4 жыл бұрын

@@honeybite99 it originated in shamanic Africa and all the extremists were like "Look, a new way to torture women!"

@WealthMoneySuccess

3 жыл бұрын

@Nur I'm sorry this has happened to you It must have been heart-breaking learning that you were "missing" something from divorce papers You said she's a hero You ARE a hero yourself for having gone through what you did You are not less of a woman despite what you think of yourself I sincerely hope you find happiness with a loving man who accepts you for who you really are

@CanadianMonarchist

3 жыл бұрын

I'm so sorry that happened! As a man, I don't think you should feel inadequate as a woman because of undergoing FGM. Prayers from Canada- XO

'The man may be the head of the household. But the woman is the neck, and she can turn the head whichever way she pleases.' Superb negotiating with the Imam. I am so in awe.

@sherrygould7139

Жыл бұрын

Can a mans body grow, hold and give birth to a baby? No. She holds so much more power than a man for that reason.

women are forming women only villages in Africa now and stopping this fgm , it's slowly dying out thankgod.

Men will never understand the pain women go through especially the pain related to FGM as woman do.

@martyfeldman3269

7 жыл бұрын

Sara M. You just ignore the comments made by men so what do you expect?

@ocelotmadness6287

6 жыл бұрын

Women will never understand the pain of being a man

@Misticals

6 жыл бұрын

Of course we won't know each other's pains, because one, we're of different genders, and two, we're all different people. Can people try to stop bashing on others and do something about the actual situation at hand here?

@The1ByTheSea

6 жыл бұрын

I know FGM is worst, but the same way women in America do not know of the pain of infant male circumcision .Since they are not subjected to it;they think "it is just a little cut my son will have "

@The1ByTheSea

6 жыл бұрын

We both have inequalities. Women have to suffer discrimination .while men have to keep up with unrealistic status of being a "real man " macho ,and if not being labeled a sissy, and also being the bread winners in their family that is hard.

On behalf of all the uncountable generation of girls you've saved from this barbaric mutilation, I say "THANK YOU"

It breaks my heart that she was shipped overseas as a child into a marriage and no one could stop it.

This woman is amazing. She realized what strategy will work and used it. People need to get their community leaders on board and people will follow. Fighting the system from the outside doesn't work.

FGM! An evil that has been followed over the globe. One can never end this documentary without wetting their eyes.... Congratulations for the success.....

@sharifahussin787

5 жыл бұрын

niranjan anjan +how it's a choice it damage a girl' life.

The excruciating pain is better than ‘itching’???

Did you hear the Gambian Auntie who supports FGM? We are not "educated." Education.Thats when enlightening begins and minds change. This Sister is Golden. 👑

Ugh why is he an Imam 😩 ? he is sooo uneducated all around in so many levels. Islam , logically etc anywayssss I'm so happy this woman is educated to see and educate all the other women that it's traditional, fatal, and pointless ( only pleasurable to the man).

This made me cry. This woman is such an inspiration! To go through what she has done and still have the will to fight for others is just superhuman.

Much respect to her ✊🏾! The fact that she is doing all of this, breaking generational curses and leading a campaign for others! She deserves a Nobel Prize!

I cried a bit when they said they banned FGM ! That’s amazing ! She’s doing gods work that’s for sure.

She's great!She listened to what the imam had to say, then presented her argument and in the end the man said FGM was a choice and "not compulsory". of course, he's an old fox and knows more people will listen to his suggestions than hers, but still...this is how you roll!

@TheMaru666

6 жыл бұрын

Jacob Khan it circumcision without a medical reason is mutilation , but its consecuences for the health are not so terrible than infibulation . In male circumcision they only remove foreskin . To be equivalent to infibulation they should remove the whole glande .

@DavidNesbit_theTHINKER

5 жыл бұрын

loofah76dbk Quite correct response by the Imam to say it is optional. He is committed to his previous declarations and in his position (& culture) he cannot unilaterally change. However as we see here he has moved forwards albeit with a slow step..it's called 'politics' really.

They should really teach about this powerful woman in history books, she did so much and is so brave, I want people to remember her name.

Give this woman her peace prize already!

Somalia is one of the leading countries when it comes to the practice of FGM. I went through it and I have been always a topic of contention with my family. I am glad she changed the laws in her country and I hope to see Somalia ban it.

@user-cn6yp6kn1r

3 ай бұрын

Einer aktuellen Umfrage in Somalia zufolge wollen die meisten Mütter aber ihr Töchter auch weiterhin beschneiden, aber als moderne Beschneidung. Darunter verstehen sie, dass alles geschnitten wird, aber nicht zugenäht wird.

im so proud of her. really...

wow! What a beautiful woman -- inside and out! And so concerned for others' well-being. A truly exceptional person. I hope she has a wonderful life and is protected from all evil.

Her and her family are so pretty 😩

this woman deserves endless support and an award for her bravery. as a mother to a daughter, my heart is so full watching her fight for our children’s rights.

Omg. I had no idea this was going to have a happy ending. This woman has saved thousands of lives.

What a Triumph for Gambian Girls!

@user-cn6yp6kn1r

3 ай бұрын

Es gibt aber in Gambia Bestrebungen, es wieder zu legalisieren. Viele Mütter haben dort schon gesagt, dass sie dann auch Beschneidungen für ihre Mädchen nachholen wollen.

This lady definitely deserves a Nobel Peace Prize

In tears over how inspiring this woman is. Protecting others and fighting for women to have freedom in their bodies, Jaha should get a Nobel Peace Prize or something.

The Imam's ego had to be massaged before he backed off a bit and announced the practice "not compulsory". If the clerics do not equate acceptance of reason when it contradicts what they previously preached with "defeat"; and if they would more readily embrace better ideas instead, everyone would be better off, including themselves.

THIS WOMAN IS A FUCKING GENUIS 💛

I’m so happy my dad said no for me as a child to my mum 😁

I literally just got shivers I'm so proud of this girl

If our body needs changing then we wouldn't be born with parts of our body 'The Creator knows' we need. And I'm not speaking of children born with unfortunate deformities. I'm guessing these people misunderstand their religion.

@YB--iy8nh

5 жыл бұрын

Then how come he wants cut parts off of boys

@Amber_Aviva

4 жыл бұрын

YB-2110 FGM is removing an entire sexual organ. male circumcising is removing skin from an organ not the entire organ

@iMonikah

3 жыл бұрын

@@YB--iy8nh Maybe they also disagree with male circumcision? I know I certainly disagree with both .. though FGM is orders of magnitude more damaging.

i’m watching this for the first time and am crying when the father said to not cut the baby. i know that it’s not much but it takes much respect for his daughter and courage to take a step back to research and try to learn something new that he has known his entire life.

She did so much it's incredible! I wanted to cry near the end because thanks to her the whole country banned FGM. just wow.

She’s so smart and calm. Great job!

Alhamdulilah! And it was also great that he did his research!!! ❤ My daughter read a book about a young girl who went from that! She cried for a whole month! I respect this woman for making change because this is very violent upon women! Jazakallah!!!

@maryamkidwai2543

5 жыл бұрын

@@935841657914865 praise be to Allah, thank Allah, may Allah bless you. Sort of.

How/Why can these people believe such torture AS FGM is okay? Oh my Gosh! Heaven help these minds to be corrected because it sounds like an uphill battle! Jaha Dukureh you are a beautiful lady and you are doing a great work - many blessings wished for you and those working with you to end such a horrendous practice. MERCY!

@Nevebrownie

6 жыл бұрын

Chelli Cohaw if anyone born as a Muslim then they must follow this practice

@polin1710

5 жыл бұрын

@@Nevebrownie no

@Nevebrownie

5 жыл бұрын

Esra Ismail sorry but I’m not making this up

@ashitateresathomas8325

5 жыл бұрын

@@Nevebrownie no they must not...it Is not mentioned in the quran ....it is done only in regions where tradition is upkept without any logic behind it

@Nevebrownie

3 жыл бұрын

@@ashitateresathomas8325 it’s in the hadiths

This is my language. And I can relate so much because it is happened to me. And the forced marrige too. Is soo sad 😔

@janetstadtmiller8753

3 жыл бұрын

So very sorry that this happened to you. Totally barbaric..I cannot fathom or accept that this can happen. Blessings and no pain to you

@NenaUSA2

2 жыл бұрын

I'm very sorry you went through all of this.

"respect your elders" is a saying I wish would disappear off the face of this earth. there is no basis in following tradition just because someone old says to. this is heartbreaking to watch happen to millions of girls. i am so glad this work is being done, she is a hero!

GOOD FOR YOU!!!! Im a Christian and respect what u have done to help other's!!

I am in my mid teens, I didnt know about FGM until yesturday when i was watching videos about africa. I couldnt believe that these women have had this done to them!! I started to cry, this women is amazing!!! I hope that all girls will be protected in the future

@daydreamer7143

5 жыл бұрын

And boys, too. MGM and FGM shouldn't be legal.

This woman in incredible!! So brave, smart, strong, calm cool and collective, she deserves a Nobel prize for sure! She changed the world, and prevent girls from a world of pain!! It's a choice and not a must. We need more powerful women like her in this world.

What an amazing woman. Her work has saved many women's lives. Much respect.

it's crazy to hear that one woman saying that women can't deliver a baby if she's not cut because fgm actually can and often does make it more difficult to deliver than it'd be otherwise

Congratulations on your fantastic achievement. You truly are an angel of God in your quest to stop this abuse of young girls. May God bless you xx

The way she interacts with a variety of people (men, government, women, people who are uneducated) is great!! She gets her message across without making people feel like they are less than in their conversations and with respect to her community 🙏 much love ❤️❤️

@araabimedia42

4 жыл бұрын

@Desirea Winton What things has been lost and found.

One of my research papers was on FGM. My professor was quite impressed and gave me a prefect score. He then asked me to do a PowerPoint presentation to help educate the class because prior to the assignment I, nor anyone in my class, had never heard of this before. FGM is atrociously inhumane and deplorable and I pray that this horrific mutilation is never performed again.

It is traditional, not Islamic. It is traditional in most parts of Africa. It's practised in my culture, Igboland of South Eastern Nigeria, and we are NOT Muslims. The practice is phasing out, though. I am from a large family as my father married many wives. My Sisters from 1970s have not been cut. My dad was culturally progressive and he left the decision to the girls and their husbands. I was neither for it nor against it. How could I take a position about something I did not understand? I am not a woman. I am, though, for male circumcision both for cultural reasons and medical cleanness. I admire the work the young woman has done and her successes. Nothing in any culture is set in stone. You can change any aspect of a culture that doesn't make a rational sense if you go about it the right way. The power of reason is our greatest tool as humans to bring about a different outcome.

@emali5673

6 жыл бұрын

the world needs more men like you

@Nevebrownie

6 жыл бұрын

Then why it is still practised by worldwide Muslims while it is only banned in non Muslim worldwide countries?

@EWAMILENAP

5 жыл бұрын

Doctors in Europe say there are no medical reasons for a male circumcision!!!It's a cultural treatment.

@90MysteriumFascinans

5 жыл бұрын

From what I’ve read, male circumcision is also unnecessary. It may actually increase likelihood of infection with STIs, it cuts off the tissue with the most nerve endings in the penis (most sensitive part), and actually has negative ramifications on ease of thrusting during sex (the foreskin reduces friction, so missing it means more painful and awkward sex)... so, while I’m a woman, and I don’t know anything personally about the impact of male circumcision, I’ve learned enough that I would never circumcise a poor little baby boy.

@mohamedahmedyassinhussein6856

5 жыл бұрын

Kay 100 no it’s for cleanness and health your more likely to get STD with foreskin and your more likely to build up Bactria if you have foreskin

Standing up to one of the most important religious leaders in the country, i'm amazed at her bravery!

This woman is a hero, her name should be in history books. What an inspiration!

What an incredibly diplomatic and strong woman. Thank you for your amazing work Jaha.

MRS. JAHA DUKURA, May your name be PRAISED for all of time for the permanent advancement of females of ANY age to not be abused, cut, mangled, mentally damaged with long term anxiety, dysfunction, even PTSD. YOU ARE A HERO FOR all people by reminding, affirming, and motivating change to protect us from obsolete, if not barbaric, traditions to alter a body of any minor or unwilling, or uneducated person! NO ONE SHOULD EVER EVER EVER have the position of POWER to surgically, or barbarically, remove ANY body part HUMANS are BORN WITH! Adults, once educated on the topic, can always go and do a procedure to alter their sexual sensations, remove them or reduce them. But under NO OTHER circumstances does ANYONE have the right to tell a minor or an uneducated person to give up parts of their body, their organs. SKIN is the LARGEST ORGAN on the human body. The vulva and penile skin is extremely fine tuned specialty skin with up to 1000 times more nerve endings in one zone than on some other areas of the body. To remove foreskin-THE MOST SENSITIVE SKIN with the MOST nerve endings, is an ONGOING TRAGEDY. Yes men are left with some of that skin. But if they had ever felt the difference as an adult, the majority would KEEP that very wonderfully sensitive skin God designed for men. Women's clitoris has MORE nerve endings in it than the entire penis. To remove it is MORE than equivalent to removing all the outer skin nerves of the penis, leaving only nerves on the inside of the shaft. LEAVE female anatomy alone. It's very very precious and gives a wonderful gift between husband and wife when they become one, in body, and commitment. Those two parts were PERFECTLY designed to work together for equal pleasures of love, desire, and therefore brings about new life just as perfectly. THANK YOU JAHA 100, 000, 000, 000, 000, 000 times... for all the girls in the future that will be saved from a life of dealing with frustration, anger, anxiety, confusion, self loathing, negative body image, suicide, loss of sensual desires, painful sexual activity, infections, illness, death, fear, powerlessness. YOU GAVE ALL THESE WOMEN and MOTHERS and GRANDMOTHERS, SISTERS, AUNTS the ability to support one another to keep holding ground of sane, sound permanent life decisions. WE APPLAUD YOU JAHA!!!!!!!!!

I'm crying this so painful to hear but I'm so so glad this absolute goddess took it onto herself to stop FGM

I think that what makes a difference, is that no one shouted over the other when talking. Everyone spoke calmly and listened to each other’s point of view. This was very amazing to watch . Congratulations on making this custom become a thing of the pass.

May Allah (god) protect her and save her family! Ameen.

my legs were very very shut for the entirety of this video. I like the Gambia though and am really happy to hear this.

unbelievable, what a great woman, so brave! congratulations for this goal! and it shows that religious people (all together) never really read the books ;) I hope it will soon get better ....

@sharifahussin787

5 жыл бұрын

nannakurzhaar +it's in the hadeest even in Malaysia and Indonesia they practice it but the government stop it.

I have great respect for your work on FGM. I had shared my story on another platform about seen my first FGM as a Canadian nurse because for many years, I could not get it out of my psyche. How can anyone be so evil to another human being for the soul purpose of men's sexual pleasure? When I was in the ninth grade in a Canadian middle school, this was the first time I had heard of fgm because of a classmate from Serra Leone who had FGM. She would complained of chronic infection because of her fgm and when the time came to have her first child, she was incredible fortunate that she was in Canada where she had the "state of the art" medical system that save her life and her unborn. Now you tell me, what God and /or culture could enjoy this type barbarity for the pleasure of men because that's what fgm is. Love your determination my sister. Love, light and kindness

Props to her! Reminds me of a documentary I saw a few years ago called “The Cruel Cut” about a young woman in the uk spreading awareness and looking to stop the practice of FGM.

It's time to say no to Barbaric cultures. and fight it at all cost.

wow. respect! she changed millions of lives. beautiful!!!

The way she fearlessly defended her idea was amazing, so graceful and kind even when they were saying things that were totally wrong!

“If you feel insignificant, you better think again. You’re part of something way BIGGER”!!! This ending gave me goosebumps. Well Done