Analysis of the Evolution of the Practice of Female Genital Mutilation/Cutting in Burkina Faso (2008)
This study is a Descriptive research regarding II FGM/C with the following characteristics:
Author(s): Nafissatou J. Diop,Zakari Congo,Aïna Ouédraogo,Alphonsine Sawadogo,Lydia Saloucou,Ida Tamini
FGM/C Type(s): II
Health area of focus: None.
Objective: To analyze the Evolution of the Practice of Female Genital Mutilation/Cutting in Burkina Faso
Study Population: Women
Findings: The adoption of the law against excision and its effective implementation has been crucial factors for Burkina Faso. The firm political will of the government,which has spared no effort in supporting the campaign,has enabled a holistic vision that incorporates all socio-professional categories. The media have been constantly used throughout the whole process to disseminate and advocate the Position of the government and other stakeholders. Among the reasons why excision still continues in Burkina Faso is a certain view of the world and a model for women within the community,which includes FGM/C as a guarantee of sexual stability,of virginity and chastity,of fidelity within the home and of successful marriage. But even if social and family pressures remain strong,the mechanisms for maintaining this practice socially are now diluted within most communities,and so sustaining the practice has become largely an individual and family responsibility
Geographical coverage
Region(s):Western Africa
Country(ies):Burkina Faso