Cynthia Taruru
Cynthia Taruru is a 23-year-old survivor of female genital mutilation who was rescued by her college-educated sister at the age of 11. After paying a cow to lift a curse placed on her by her father due to her escape, Cynthia now advocates against FGM and highlights the emotional and familial struggles faced by victims.
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Cynthia Taruru was cursed by her father when her sister rescued her from FGM aged 11.
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