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Ivorian women fight FGM with reconstructive surgery

In Ivory Coast's economic capital, Abidjan, 28 women—including 45-year-old midwife Adele Koue Sungbeu—received genital reconstructive surgery during the previous month at a government-run medical facility.
This initiative responds to widespread female genital mutilation in Ivory Coast, where one in three women are affected amid a global rise to over 230 million victims reported by UNICEF last year.
The complex surgeries to restore the clitoris and labia minora, intended to ease the social and emotional challenges experienced by women like Sungbeu, were performed under the guidance of Sarah Abramowicz, an expert in female genital reconstruction from France.
Abramowicz shared that former patients routinely send her numerous photos showcasing their genital reconstruction, while Stephanie Nadal Gueye, who oversees the Muskoka Fund, highlighted their goal to provide free surgical treatment in hospitals, ensuring all women have access regardless of their financial situation.
The initiative marks a significant step toward improving survivors' lives by offering restorative care and raising awareness, described as a 'militant' act planting seeds among healthcare workers and affected women.

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Ivorian women fight FGM with reconstructive surgery

Adele Koue Sungbeu underwent female genital mutilation as a teenager but now holds her head up high and smiles broadly as she walks to work in Abidjan after reconstructive surgery.

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