In this powerful documentary, Jaha shares her deeply personal journey from being a survivor of Female Genital Mutilation (FGM) and forced marriage to becoming a global advocate for women’s rights. Born in The Gambia, Jaha was subjected to FGM as a baby, and at 15, was forced to marry an older man in the United States. Her story unfolds as she realizes the devastating impact of FGM on her body and her life, leading her to fight for the protection of girls and women from this harmful practice.

Jaha returns to The Gambia with a mission: to challenge deeply rooted traditions and to spark a national conversation about FGM, a practice that has affected nearly every woman in her country. As she navigates resistance from her own family and community, Jaha takes on religious leaders and cultural norms, determined to create change. This documentary sheds light on the strength it takes to confront longheld beliefs and push for the rights of women and girls.

Through her activism, Jaha empowers a new generation of women and men to speak out against FGM, showing how one voice can lead to a national movement. This is a story of resilience, hope, and the fight for a future where no girl has to experience what Jaha went through. Follow her emotional journey as she challenges traditions, overcomes obstacles, and inspires a global audience to join her in ending FGM for good.

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