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It is estimated that 70 million girls and women across 27 countries in Africa and Middle Eastern countries have undergone FGM

Four women and girls share their experiences with child marriage. They discuss seeking divorce, having children and education.

Human rights activists appeal for better antenatal care in Tanzania in order to prevent obstetric fistulas and childbirth mortality after staggering figures surface.

Lagos State, Nigeria, to introduce two-day International Obstetric-Drill, a training initiative for doctors, nurses and midwives, to bring a stop to child and maternal deaths.

Maha Mohammed from Egypt is beginning to doubt the necessity of having her daughter undergo FGM after she hears from a campaigner and learns about the health risks and psychological effects of the practice.

At the 2008 Lambeth Conference female bishops push for more discussion and focus on issues affecting women such as FGM, domestic violence and rape.

Media houses in Tanzania have been asked to publish more stories about obstetric fistula and more information on how to prevent in and seek medical intervention.