KNIVES OF SEBEI Women,Ritual and Power. Sabiny Perception on Female Genital Mutilation and Advocacy Programs (2014)
This study is a Descriptive research regarding All FGM/C with the following characteristics:
Author(s): Ritah Nalaaki
FGM/C Type(s): All
Health area of focus: None.
Objective: To explore the reasons why female circumcision is continually practiced among the Sabiny despite the sensitization done by the government and different nongovernmental organizations to show this community the dangers of the practice
Study Population: Men,women,activists and student
Findings: It was observed that female circumcision is currently prohibited by the Ugandan government and other advocacy organisations are helping the state in the fight against female circumcision. This has forced the Sabiny to abandon the tradition in fear of being imprisoned if they are apprehended by authorities. In collaboration with the Ugandan government are advocacy programs by NGOs and churches which are sensitising and educating the Sabiny communities about the dangers associated with FGM. The rate of the Sabiny’s practice of female circumcision is reducing. This was because most of the youthful women I interviewed where not circumcised and did not support its continuity. The men’s change of perception/attitude too has led to the practice to reduce because they are no longer strict about the tradition. This has encouraged women to stop female circumcision since they can get married which was one factor that influenced them to circumcise. However,some still do it secretly and willingly in order to hold onto the old tradition
Geographical coverage
Region(s):Eastern Africa
Country(ies):Uganda