Miss World Somalia 2025’s journey beyond FGM and healing

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Published Jan 29, 2026

Miss World Somalia 2025, Zainab Jama, is at the forefront of the fight against female genital mutilation FGM. In an exclusive interview with DW’s 77 Percent, she opens up about surviving FGM, exploring possible clitoral reconstruction, and how she is turning her pain into purpose to inspire change for women across Somalia and beyond.
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