FGM in Egypt between socio-cultural barriers and lack of political will (2019)
This study is a Descriptive research regarding All FGM/C with the following characteristics:
Author(s): Khodary,Y.,& Hamdy,N.
FGM/C Type(s): All
Health area of focus: None.
Objective: This study aims to detect the main factors impeding the anti-female genital mutilation (FGM) efforts in Egypt post the January 25 revolution,with a special focus on the era of president El-Sisi. The purpose of this paper is to explain the reasons behind the continuation of violence against women in Egypt,namely,FGM,in light of the patriarchal structures and the state willingness to address that challenge
Study Population: The study utilizes a qualitative methodology. The study embarks on in-depthsemi-structured interviews with 23 participants who experienced FGM,2 men and nine key informants from medical,religious,political and civil society backgrounds,including a professor of pathology,a gynecologist,a diplomatic researcher in Al-Azhar,three members of parliament,a representative of the Ministry of Population,the reporter of the National Council for Women and a representative of Nazra non-governmental organization for feminist studies in Egypt
Findings: The findings reveal that FGM remains prevalent not only due to the persisting socio-cultural context that continues to embrace and reproduces gender inequalities,but also because of the insufficient political will to combat FGM and enforce the required laws.
Geographical coverage
Region(s):Northern Africa
Country(ies):Egypt