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May 4, 2026
Genital Mutilation, a Silent Tragedy for Indigenous Girls in Colombia
In the coffee-growing mountains of the department of Risaralda, in western Colombia, ancestral territory of the Embera Chamí and Katío peoples, clitoral ablation affects hundreds of girls. A little-known practice in Colombia that persists in some indigenous communities, and which has caused the death of many babies due to hemorrhages or infections.
TL;DR
- Clitoral ablation affects hundreds of girls in the Risaralda region of Colombia.
- This practice is prevalent in indigenous communities, specifically the Embera Chamí and Katío peoples.
- The procedure has led to infant mortality due to hemorrhages and infections.