There are over one hundred million women in the world who have been circumcised. In some countries the mutilation and the celebration connected with it are an essential part of the cultural heritage. Now people are starting to question this tradition.
The World Cup football tournament kicks off in one week, and host South Africa is busy putting on the finishing touches. But not everyone is looking forward to the tournament. Authorites in cities including Cape Town are being accused of clearing the poor from the streets - to create a good impression for visiting fans. Al Jazeera's Haru Mutasa has more.