A Survivor’s Fight to End Female Genital Mutilation (FGM)

A Survivor’s Fight to End Female Genital Mutilation (FGM)

From Wellness And Wisdom with Dr Nadu Tuakli by Wellness and Wisdom with Dr. Nadu Tuakli

February 26, 2025 · 29 min · Season 2 · Episode 3

About this episode

Jaha Dukureh shares her powerful story of survival and activism against Female Genital Mutilation and child marriage.

"A powerful conversation about courage, culture, and change." This is an interview with Social Activist and Nobel Peace Prize nominee Jaha Dukureh who recently published her book detailing her life and how it was impacted by being a victim of Female Genital Mutilation (FGM) in her first month of life. Jaha was unaware of what had happened to her until she was married off at 15 and her 'husband' was unable to consummate their 'marriage'. She narrates the events of how she ended up in New York without support and how the birth of her daughter triggered her to become an activist against FGM and child marriage. She has been recognized by the United Nations, Time Magazine and L'Oreal just to mention a few. She has also been the subject of a documentary by the Guardian and many other stand out achievements. Jaha's story is an important one you will not want to miss. I look forward to you comments.

People in this episode

Host: Dr. Nadu Tuakli

Guest: Jaha Dukureh

Topics covered

  • Female Genital Mutilation
  • activism
  • cultural change
  • personal story
  • child marriage

Keywords

  • FGM
  • activism
  • Jaha Dukureh
  • courage
  • cultural change
  • child marriage
  • Nobel Peace Prize

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: United Nations, Time Magazine, L'Oreal, the Guardian

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