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
- ↑ 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.
- ↑ Prince of Asturias Award profile
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