Dr. Nina Smart talks to Dr. Marissa about eradicating FGM (Female Genital Mutilation) in Sierra Leone episode artwork

EPISODE · Jul 8, 2014 · 53 MIN

Dr. Nina Smart talks to Dr. Marissa about eradicating FGM (Female Genital Mutilation) in Sierra Leone

from Get Balanced With Dr Marissa Pei

In this incredible horrific and educational episode Dr. Nina Smart shares her story about how a girl from Romania and Africa avoided getting her clitoris removed in a ritual that is still happening today in unbelievably high numbers, even though it is a human rights violation at the United Nations. Dr. Marissa gives her the Beneficial Presence on the planet Award for making it her life mission to save wild flowers, founding SWF International to keep girls and women from being mutilated in a secret society that is a strong tradition in the West African country of Sierra Leone. Her book "Wild flower" will take you on a journey across cultures and tell the story of a deeply rooted disturbing practice called FGM. To become a partner in this worthy cause to bring about more well-being on the planet (and have beautiful handmade jewelry to show for it) go to www.SWFIntermational.com or Talentoft.com.

In this incredible horrific and educational episode Dr. Nina Smart shares her story about how a girl from Romania and Africa avoided getting her clitoris removed in a ritual that is still happening today in unbelievably high numbers, even though it is a human rights violation at the United Nations. Dr. Marissa gives her the Beneficial Presence on the planet Award for making it her life mission to save wild flowers, founding SWF International to keep girls and women from being mutilated in a secret society that is a strong tradition in the West African country of Sierra Leone. Her book "Wild flower" will take you on a journey across cultures and tell the story of a deeply rooted disturbing practice called FGM. To become a partner in this worthy cause to bring about more well-being on the planet (and have beautiful handmade jewelry to show for it) go to www.SWFIntermational.com or Talentoft.com.

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