Yamah Torkpa
Yamah Torkpa is a traditional zoe in Liberia known for her role in the cultural practice of Female Genital Mutilation (FGM), where she has initiated over five hundred girls. As a staunch defender of this ancient practice, Torkpa believes that banning FGM would lead to the erosion of cultural heritage. Her life and work are now caught in the midst of a national debate following President Joseph Boakai's proposal to permanently outlaw FGM, which she views as a threat to her community's traditions.
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| Country | Mentions | Sentiment | Dominance | + Persistence | x Population | = Reach | x GDP (millions) | = Power |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Liberia | 1 | 4.00 | 0.40% | +0% | 5,057,681 | 20,476 | $3,000 | 12$ |
| Totals | 1 | 5,057,681 | 20,476 | $3,000 | 12$ |
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Yamah Torkpa is a local practitioner known for circumcising teen girls and is devastated by the proposed ban on FGM.
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