She's 9 years old. Her relatives hold her down and a flint knife is used to cut out her clitoris. It's tradition.
She's 9 years old...



We hosted our first shave event on August 8, 2009, with eight participants. We want to find ways to make a significant statement about serious injustices that women around the world are suffering, and we think shaving our heads speaks pretty loudly. We want to challenge people to ask themselves how they could raise their voices for those who cannot speak for themselves. We sponsored Equality Now in 2009. We're in the process of choosing our 2010 recipient. We're also in the process of updating our website! Please bear with us and stay tuned.


Frequently Asked Questions



She's 12 years old.  Her parents can't afford to feed her, so she's sent off with a man who says he can get her a job in the city. She is taken to a brothel and left with no explanation. In a few years, she'll be kicked out onto the streets, her body broken and riddled with disease. It's business.
She's 12 years old...