Be a part of the "My Voice Against Khafz/FGM" campaign by WeSpeakOut
WeSpeakOut has been working for the past 3 years to eliminate Khafz/FGM in the Bohra community.
FGM is known as Khafz in the Bohra community and is equivalent to Type 1 or Type 4 FGM as classified by the World Health Organization.
As described in the Bohra religious texts, it is the removal of the prepuce tissue from the clitoris, and is often termed as ‘haram ki boti’. It is being practiced in the Dawoodi Bohra, Sulemani Bohra and Alvi Bohra Communities (Shia Muslims) for centuries, where 5-7 year old girls are cut.
Most women are ignorant about the relevance of the practice; they continue practicing it because they are told it is a part of their shariyat (religious law). Even those who are against the practice, and may have the courage to not practice it on their daughters, will not speak up about it because of the dreaded fear of being excommunicated. It is because of the fear of social boycott that the voices of Bohra men and women opposing Khafz/FGM are rarely heard.
Through the "My Voice Against Khafz/FGM" campaign WeSpeakOut wishes to amplify the voices and sentiments of the growing numbers of those opposing Khafz.
We appeal to you to lend your voice to this cause. Send us your voice recording expressing your views against the practice of Khafz/FGM in our community and be an agent for the change you wish to see.
You can remain anonymous; feel free to speak in your mother tongue. It would be nice if you can mention your age and state/country.
Send us your recording via:
Whatsapp: +91 9619836590, or Email: info@wespeakout.org
Guidelines on How to Record and Send Audios:
To record using Whatsapp:
1) Save the number on your phone (+91 9619836590)
2) Open Whatsapp, search for the number by the name you have saved it, and open the chat
3) Press the icon at bottom right hand side, and keep it pressed until you are speaking. After you are done speaking, release the icon. The audio will be automatically sent.
4) It will be better if you have your matter is scripted before recording. Also, please make sure that the audio is not more than 2-3 minutes.
5) Please make sure that you record in a noiseless environment and your voice is loud and clear.
Check out the link on how to send audio on Whatsapp: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wJ2TrfjpIIU
To record using the phone recorder:
1) Most phones have a voice recorder application by default.
If your phone does not have one, you can download any voice recorder from the play store.
2) Once you have the voice recorder installed, record your message and save it.
3) You can send the recorded message via Whatsapp on +91 9619836590 or Email it to info@wespeakout.org
If you still are not able to send an audio, Whatsapp at +91 9619836590 or email us at info@wespeakout.org and we will guide you.