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Kenya: Healing Surgery After Genital Mutilation

March 6, 2026

Ness Njagi suffered traumatic female circumcision as a child. Years later, genital reconstructive surgery helps her reclaim her confidence and lust for life.

Nairobi, KENYA: Members of African Gay and Lesbian communities demonstrate against female genital mutilation
Image: Marco Longari/AFP/Getty Images

 

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