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A legacy of pain: Susan’s story and the continuing threat of FGM in Meru, Kenya

Susan* was just 15 years old when she was forced to undergo female genital mutilation (FGM) at the hands of her grandmother, a ritual Susan describes as “torturous” and that ruins girls’ futures. Now 53 and a mother of three, Susan has vowed that her daughters will never face the same fate. A ritual without purpose For generations, FGM has been a deeply entrenched tradition in Meru, eastern Kenya, where Susan grew up. Seen as a rite of passage f…
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SOS Children's Villages broke the news in on Thursday, February 5, 2026.
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