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A global citizen is someone who respects and feels unity with all creation. We suffer over wars, hunger,
environmental destruction, injustice and the power plays that perpetuate those crimes against humanity
and the earth. A global activist is someone
whose voice is heard or actions taken toward creating a healthier, more equitable world. I am a global
citizen because I have dedicated my life to gaining the education and facilitation skills to raise awareness
of female injustice worldwide. As a three-year
old white child in Midwestern America, I experienced genital mutilation by a doctor practicing his
religion with a scalpel. Some of my post-surgical emotional and physical ramifications are similar to that
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experienced by female genital cutting (FGC) victims
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regardless of why or how it was done. I am aware of resistance to Western women attacking other
cultures’ practices. However, my history helps put us on equal ground. I shared my story at several
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international organizations in Geneva, Switzerland in 1981.
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cultures as well as better understanding of cultural traditions. I returned to college and now have my
doctor in education degree. As a university adjunct
professor I recently taught a class called Turning Oppression into Opportunity based on Half the Sky: Donate to Kosmos
Turning Oppression into Opportunity for Women Worldwide by Nicholas D. Kristof and Sheryl WuDunn, We thrive with your support!
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the Women, Save the World by Jean Shinoda Bolen, M.D., Conari Press, 2005; and Kosmos: Turning Crisis
into Opportunity–Spring/Summer 2010 and People Power/The Global Commons–Fall/Winter 2010. I
connect through phone conferences with women who are working to
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eradicate FGC. I also financially support organizations educating young girls in areas where these
harmful practices take place. Educated girls are more apt to say “No” to FGC and child marriage. My goal
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