TED: My mother’s strange definition of empowerment | Khadija Gbla

The speaker shares her personal journey with female genital mutilation (FGM), starting from her childhood in Sierra Leone, her migration to Australia, and the cultural challenges she faced. She describes the traumatic experience of undergoing FGM, her realization of its impact, and her confrontation with her mother. The speaker discusses her struggles with identity, health issues, and the lack of sexual pleasure due to FGM. She channels her pain into advocacy, leading an organization to end FGM in Australia, and calls for collective action to protect children from this practice.

What personal impact did FGM have on the speaker's life and relationships?

What advocacy work is the speaker involved in regarding FGM?

What call to action does the speaker make to the audience regarding FGM?

What message does the speaker convey about the cultural practices surrounding FGM?