Current global status of female genital mutilation: a review (2000)
This study is a Exploratory research regarding All FGM/C with the following characteristics:
Author(s): Magoha GA,Magoha OB
FGM/C Type(s): All
Health area of focus: None.
Objective: To provide an overview of the current global status of female genital mutilation (FGM) or female circumcision practised in various countries.
Study Population: Major published series of peer reviewed journals writing about female genital mutilation (FGM) over the last two decades were reviewed
Findings: FGM remains prevalent in many countries including African countries where over 136 million women have been ‘circumcised’ despite persistent and consistent efforts by various governments,WHO and other bodies to eradicate the ritual by the year 2000 AD. This is as a result of deep rooted cultures,traditions and religions. Although FGM should be abolished globally,it must involve gradual persuasion which should include sensitisation and adequate community-based educational and medical awareness campaign. Mere repression through legislation has not been successful,and women need to be provided with other avenues for their expression of social status approval and respectability other than through FGM.
Geographical coverage
Region(s):Not specified
Country(ies):Not specified