Meet the People of the Year -- Molly Melching...

Molly Melching and the women of Malicounda Bambara celebrating the 10-year
anniversary of the village's decision to
abandon the practice of FGC. © Tostan

Molly Melching and the women of Senegal have been named People of the Year by OneWorld voters across the planet. The movement to end female genital cutting (FGC) continues to spread across many parts of Africa, and Molly Melching and the women of Senegal are leading the way with innovative, culturally sensitive programs to educate and relieve suffering.

But FGC remains a socially and culturally challenging issue for many around the world. Molly and the women of Senegal are ready to answer your questions about the practice, about traditional cultures, and their lives and work in West Africa. Post your questions or comments below by Feb. 25 and we'll send them on to Senegal. (If you don't mind, please include your name and location with your post.)

And click here to learn more about Molly Melching and all the finalists for OneWorld's Person of the Year award.

Comments: 1

Jeffrey Allen Feb 18, 2008, 1:08pm EST

Hi Molly,

Such inspiring work -- my congratulations to you and everyone you work with for the way you treat this issue -- you seem to take an approach that's gentle and respectful, yet committed.

How do you reconcile the human rights of the girls affected by FGC on one hand with the rights of families and communities to carry out their cultural beliefs on the other?

- Jeff, Denver, Colorado, USA

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