Kenya: One Woman's Race to Save Girls From 'The Cut', Early Marriage

Josephine Kulea never imagined a life beyond her tiny, little village in the North of Kenya. She could never have foreseen the numerous accolades and recognition she would receive from global leaders like former US President Barack Obama and organisations like the United Nations.

Being a Samburu girl meant she was only supposed to get "the cut", get married, and spend her life bearing children and looking after her family.

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