10 % in Niger , West Africa , denounce practice of female genital mutilation . This , performed on young girls without consent , is extremely painful . Rate of female suicide has dropped but still common in west of Niger . Practice also common in western , eastern and northeastern regions of Niger .
10 villages in Niger , West Africa , denounce practice of female genital mutilation . Practice , performed on young girls without anesthesia , is extremely painful . Rate of female circumcision has dropped but still common in west of Niger . Practice also common in western , eastern and northeastern regions of Africa .