Evidence based advocacy for ending FGM/C in Sudan (2013)
This study is a Exploratory research regarding All FGM/C with the following characteristics:
Author(s): Bedri Nafisa
FGM/C Type(s): All
Health area of focus: None.
Objective: To reflect on some of the lessons learnt from Sudan on how advocacy efforts in Sudan by different players have made use of existing statistics to examine differentials and trends in prevalence,and highlighting patterns within the data that can strategically recommend policy and laws pertaining to FGM/C at different levels
Study Population: Relied on articles
Findings: The study concluded that FGM/C was no longer a cultural practice alone,removed from the scrutiny of international attention and human rights concerns. Rather,it has become a phenomenon that cannot be independently evaluated without looking at the social and economic injustice surrounding women and girls. Any approach that aims to end FGM/C must incorporate a holistic strategy that addresses the multitude of factors that perpetuate it. Evidence based planning for the national campaign is essential and pertinent to ensure the continuation of the decrease in prevalence and support by key stakeholders in the community
Geographical coverage
Region(s):Northern Africa
Country(ies):Sudan