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World Service,22 Apr 2003,28 mins

The Origins and Adoption of Female Genital Mutilation

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According to myth, female genital mutilation originated with the ancient pharaohs of Egypt. How did the practice come to be adopted in other countries? And why does it continue to exist? Also on the programme the oldest and youngest Nobel prize-winners; who discovered petroleum and the history of international football between Africa and England.

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