Female genital mutilation cultural knowledge is the key to understanding (FGM) (2014)
This study is a Exploratory research regarding All FGM/C with the following characteristics:
Author(s): Ngara Carolyne Adhiambo
FGM/C Type(s): All
Health area of focus: None.
Objective: To enhance the global understanding of FGM/C,by guiding the graduate students of Osaka University through their Academic work,necessary for the completion of their thesis and or graduate studies. By taking a look at the FGM/C practice among the pastoralists‟ communities of Kenya and discusses the harmful types of FGM/C procedures listed by (WHO) as the most common among the practicing communities. Finally,this study accesses the effect of FGM on affected women,taking into account the global impact on FGM practitioners,FGM advocates,anti-FGM activists and stakeholders. It also reviews the public declarations and legislations concerning FGM and other harmful traditional practices globally
Study Population: Relied on articles
Findings: The study concluded that even though FGM/C was recognized as a violation of human rights of girls and women are prohibited or outlawed in many countries,FGM/C was still prevalent and widely considered as a religious practice despite the health risks associated with it. Upholding rights of women,there was need for awareness and wide spread campaign against FGM and other insane,life-threatening customs performed in the name of upholding chastity and femininity. None-governmental organizations and other stakeholders need to ensure that women are sensitized in order to enable them to tackle such outdated practices and to help victims of FGM and protect those at risk in a holistic way. This paper recommends the use of sensitive and appropriate terminology as a key ingredient in engaging with pastoralists communities emotive and sensitive issues revolving around FGM. This way,the study concludes that communities will listen and take advice if they feel that they are being respected,empowered and not offended
Geographical coverage
Region(s):Eastern Africa
Country(ies):Kenya