Abigail, 14, and Purity, 13, are childhood friends. Abigail escaped FGM and and found sanctuary at the ActionAid-supported Kongolai Girls School. She helped Purity to flee when her turn to be cut came. . Photo: Ashley Hamer /ActionAid
Women-only groups can make a huge difference to the lives of women and girls in poverty. Photo: ActionAid
Jessie J shares her embarrassing period story. Photo: Jessie J
1 in 4 women in the UK don't understand their menstrual cycle. Photo: ActionAid
Hamda, 30, had FGM when she was nine, which led to serious health problems throughout her life. Now she is an anti-FGM campaigner for ActionAid. Photo: Jennifer Huxta/Actionaid
Emily works with communities in West Pokot to support and protect women and girls and raise awareness about the dangers for FGM. Photo: Ashley Hamer /ActionAid