Because women and girls are not valued equally as human beings, they are treated as less than such. Female genital mutilation is one example of this that has to be stopped.

Sometimes I wonder where I am from. I am either way ahead or I come from another world. I don't recognise this world.

Every day, women move mountains. It is an insult to have an international women's day.

I always knew, from the very day of my own mutilation, that I would one day fight against this practice. I did not know how and when, but I knew that I would fight it.

Less hatred, more love, less war, more peace, more respect for the Mother Nature and for other people.

Personal style? I don't really believe in that. Whatever is comfortable.

I have often felt like I was the only one fighting against female genital mutilation. There is still a huge taboo surrounding the topic, because it involves the most private parts of the female´s body. But whenever I feel like this is too much for me to do, I read e-mails and messages I receive every day from people thanking me for speaking up for them, for giving them a voice. These messages let me know that I am not alone, and that what I do is worthwhile.