Female genital mutilation in Uganda: a glimpse at the abolition process (2012)
This study is a Exploratory research regarding All FGM/C with the following characteristics:
Author(s): Mujuzi Jamil Ddamulira
FGM/C Type(s): All
Health area of focus: None.
Objective: This article looks at three legal steps that have been taken in Uganda to abolish the
practice of female genital mutilation
Study Population: None
Findings: The relevant provisions of the PFGM Act have also been outlined. It has been illustrated that,although the Parliamentary Committee emphasized measures such as education and sensitization about the negative effects of FGM in the areas where it is practised as effective ways to eliminate the practice,and Uganda’s report to the CEDAW Committee outlined these measures,the PFGM Act’s focus is on criminalizing FGM. One would have expected the PFGM Act also to include provisions on measures other than criminalization that should be adopted to eliminate FGM in the region. In other words,the act should have taken a holistic approach to the fight against FGM.
Geographical coverage
Region(s):Eastern Africa
Country(ies):Uganda