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Abigail, 14, and Purity, 13, are childhood friends. Abigail escaped FGM and and found sanctuary at the ActionAid-supported Kongolai Girls School. She helped Purity to flee when her turn to be cut came. . Photo: Ashley Hamer /ActionAid

Women-only groups can make a huge difference to the lives of women and girls in poverty. Photo: ActionAid

Jessie J shares her embarrassing period story. Photo: Jessie J

1 in 4 women in the UK don't understand their menstrual cycle. Photo: ActionAid

Emily works with communities in West Pokot to support and protect women and girls and raise awareness about the dangers for FGM. Photo: Ashley Hamer /ActionAid

Thanks to ActionAid's women-friendly spaces, women are taking a leading role in planning how to rebuild their communities. Photo: ,Jo Harrison/ActionAid