Olayinka Koso-Thomas

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Dr.
Olayinka Koso-Thomas
Born 1937
Nationality Nigerian
Citizenship Nigeria , Sierra Leone
Occupation Doctor
Medical career
Awards Prince of Asturias Award

Olayinka Koso-Thomas (born 1937) is a Nigerian -born doctor who lives in Sierra Leone . [1] She is known internationally for her efforts to abolish female genital cutting . In 1998, she shared a Prince of Asturias Award for this work. [2]

References [ edit ]

  1. ^ White, E. Frances (1989). "Review of The Circumcision of Women: A Strategy for Eradication" . The International Journal of African Historical Studies . 22 (2): 366?368. doi : 10.2307/220074 . ISSN   0361-7882 . JSTOR   220074 .
  2. ^ Prince of Asturias Award profile


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