of great significance because it reflects the resolve of African women to end a cruel and unacceptable practice which violates the right of all girls to free, safe and healthy lives.

And each of us can practice rights ourselves, treating each other without discrimination, respecting each other's dignity and rights.

Targeting humanitarian assistance is totally unacceptable. It is callous and violates all international humanitarian principles.

The cruel farming practice has basically been abolished.

There will be a lot of conversation about how to resolve the environmental concerns of all the parties about this permit. I'm hoping all the parties can come to the table - without a lawsuit.

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