[–] derram 1 point 0 points 1 point (+1|-1) ago
Canada spends $3M to stop female genital mutilation in African nation of Benin - Politics - CBC News
'While banned in many countries, FGM remains widespread as a culturally entrenched way to "purify" young girls and prepare them for marriage. '
'The procedure, which alters or injures the female genital organs, is mostly carried out on girls between infancy and age 15, and is considered a violation of human rights. '
'Canada will spend $3 million to help stamp out female genital mutilation in the west African country of Benin, but the Conservatives say the Liberal government must do more to combat the "heinous" practice here at home. '
'Harold Pfleiderer has also told CBC the national police force is in the process of developing an internal policy on "honour-based violence, underage and forced marriages and female genital mutilation/cutting" to assist RCMP employees on cases involving these issues. '
'Canada is also engaging with other countries, UN organizations and non-government groups to advocate and take action to eliminate the practice. '
[–] Cat-hax ago
Because they want it in Canada.