'Black powder': How female genitalia is mutilated for 'magic', 'love potions' in this African nation

In Ivory Coast, witch doctors use potions made from the clitoris of girls subjected to female genital mutilation (FGM) for power and influence. The clitorises are dried, ground into powder, and sold or traded. FGM is condemned by Unicef as a severe violation of girls' rights and a dangerous act.

Sep 9, 2024 - 21:30

'Black powder': How female genitalia is mutilated for 'magic', 'love potions' in this African nation

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In Ivory Coast, witch doctors use potions made from the clitoris of girls subjected to female genital mutilation (FGM) for power and influence. The clitorises are dried, ground into powder, and sold or traded. FGM is condemned by Unicef as a severe violation of girls' rights and a dangerous act.