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Youth activist Jasmina El Shouraky is breaking the silence on female genital mutilation. In a recent feature by Vanity Fair Italia, she highlights the importance of changing the narrative to genuinely support survivors. "I believe the key is to give women who have undergone it the chance to reclaim their history, to break the silence surrounding this topic. It's a huge taboo, and not talking about it helps this practice continue." Through community-led initiatives, young advocates like Jasmina are creating safe spaces for intergenerational dialogue. By listening to communities and addressing cultural taboos with sensitivity, youth leaders are proving that tradition does not have to equal suffering. True change comes from empowering survivors to lead the way. 🌍💜 Read the full piece: https://unf.pa/4g2NLR6 #EndFGM #Invest2EndFGM United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA), UNICEF