When a girl is cut it is more than just her body that is changed. When a woman is cut her chances of remaining fertile and able to carry a baby are cut. When a woman is cut her chances of having straightforward childbirths are cut. When a woman is
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Female Cutting makes Childbirth more Dangerous
Imagine you are a child. A person you respect and love tells you that something is going to happen to you. Someone is going to sew your mouth shut. You are told you do not need your mouth for the next five years. When you need your mouth it will
What are Human Rights and Why are they Important?
There are many ways to understand what human rights are and there is no one agreement on how we are supposed to identify these rights. Some prefer to see human rights as certain natural rights that were given to us by God and is therefore the state’s duty to protect,
Women Have the Right to Choose How Many Children They Want
A woman’s body is hers and hers alone. She has the right to make decisions concerning her body, and this includes how many children she wants- if any- and when she wants them. The woman herself is the one who knows when she is physically and emotionally ready and able
What To Do if You Have Been Raped
Sex and sexual activity is rape if it happens without consent. Rape is forced on the victim. It is a crime and an act of violation, and is unfortunately very common in many countries. To be a victim of rape is a traumatic experience and it can affect you mentally
What is the Difference between Civil and Human Rights?
Civil rights are political rights. They have to do with the government and citizenship; the relationship between the State and its people. Some countries have more civil rights than others. For example, in democratic countries, a lot of importance is given to civil rights, and a lot of effort goes
Assault, Battery, and Self-Defence
WHAT IS ASSAULT? When you think of the word assault you may think of physical violence. But this isn’t actually the definition of an assault. Instead, making someone fear violence through the use of words and threatening behaviour is an assault. An example: An assault could be a threat or