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Bonus: What in the world - Africa and FGM: When will it end?
Jun 6, 2024
Hibo Wardere, a survivor of FGM, shares her story and emphasizes the role of education in ending the practice. Esther Ogola discusses The Gambia's potential reversal of FGM ban. Kenya's success in reducing FGM victims is highlighted, along with the UN's goal to end the practice by 2030.
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- FGM is a human rights violation with no health benefits, affecting 230 million women globally.
- Religious and cultural beliefs hinder FGM legislation, prioritizing tradition over women's rights.
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Female Genital Mutilation in Africa
Female Genital Mutilation (FGM) is a practice affecting more than 230 million girls and women worldwide, with Africa facing the largest burden. FGM involves the partial or total removal of the external female genitalia without medical reasons, often using crude tools and no anesthesia. Countries like Somalia have high prevalence rates, but efforts to criminalize FGM face cultural and religious opposition. Despite UN goals to end FGM by 2030, challenges like lack of data and cultural resistance hinder progress.
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