In Senegal, a Campaign on a Painful Rite of Passage

Name: In Senegal, a Campaign on a Painful Rite of Passage
Uploaded: 2013-05-10T00:32:57Z
Duration: P503S
Description: Special correspondent Fred de Sam Lazaro reports from the West African nation of Senegal, where some advocates are working to discourage the widespread and painful traditional practice of female circumcision (or genital mutilation) through education and compassionate discussion.

Clip: 05/09/2013 | 8m 23s

Special correspondent Fred de Sam Lazaro reports from the West African nation of Senegal, where some advocates are working to discourage the widespread and painful traditional practice of female circumcision (or genital mutilation) through education and compassionate discussion.

Aired: 05/09/13

Rating: NR

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