This is the Somalian flag. In that country, 90-98% of women undergo infibulation, or the removal of most parts of the genital, then sewing the labias together to close it up. In their culture, it makes women more desirable to men, because it ensures their virginity before marriage, and prevents promiscuity during the marriage. That’s not some obscure tradition practiced long ago. It’s still happening. Today.

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