From health to human rights: female genital cutting and the politics of intervention (2008)
This study is a Exploratory research regarding All FGM/C with the following characteristics:
Author(s): Shell-Duncan Bettina
FGM/C Type(s): All
Health area of focus: None.
Objective: To answer the following questions regarding the prominent placement of FGC in the international human rights movement: What are the ramifications of framing FGC as a human rights violation? What actions are mandated by a human rights approach? What perils and pitfalls potentially arise from the adoption of a rights-based framework,and how might they be avoided?
Study Population: Relied on articles
Findings: In exploring these questions it becomes clear that,although a human rights approach was promising,careful deliberation was required to develop action strategies that offer both protection and respect for the culture and autonomy of those women and families concerned
Geographical coverage
Region(s):Not specified
Country(ies):Not specified