Purpose
The girls themselves undergo an operation to secure their virginity. It is an Islamic practice that has long been done. It is also considered cultural to Islamic traditions.
Ali said “we cannot sacrifice little girls on the altar of identity politics.”
Her foundation is fighting to keep the girls safe. She has fought to keep about 500,000 girls off the operating table.
Her foundation is called “AHA”, which fights against forced marriages, genital mutilation and honor violence.
She wants laws in place to stop these horrific operations. Ali wants to see these girls protected by having legislation implemented.
Ali herself suffered at the hands of another in Somalia. She knows firsthand what she is talking about.
