JAPAN PRIZE 2017 Prize Winners
Special Prize
< The UNICEF Prize >
Just Kids
My body, my life
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Entering Organization |
EO/IKONdocs |
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Country/Region |
The Netherlands |
Media |
TV |
(By Marcus Nikel)
Thanks to its incredibly strong central character, Masai-girl Sabina (12), My body,
my life moved the jury very deeply and made us believe, that viewers will understand
the importance to stand up and take action against the insane tradition of circumcision,
as it is still widely practiced in Kenya, where Sabina lives. We follow Sabina in her daily
life at home and at school. Sabina has a clear understanding that the practice of
circumcision is not only painful but also very dangerous and has even led to death.
Sabina will not quit school, she will study, become a lawyer and fight for girls’ rights,
and certainly, she will not allow for circumcision.
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