FGM

Here's a tough but fascinating video about female genital mutilation and t's practice around the world. FGM is practiced by both men and women however the societies which condone it are often held up by men and the practice encouraged by the male leaders who are the ones with the power to allow or stop it.

http://www.irinnews.org/audiofiles/071220067.wmv

There's also an article on this page discussing what can be done about the problem.