Mariam Lamizana

Mariam Lamizana (born 1951) is a Burkinabé sociologist, social worker, feminist activist and politician.

Quotes

• We have reached a point when the female circumcision is discussed in the community and demystified
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• It involves cutting off the clitoris of girls of the same age in the community, usually by a traditional practitioner with crude instruments and without anesthesia.
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• We are confirming on this day our firm determination to fight a non-stop battle so that no single Burkina girl will be threatened by this practice of another age.
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