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WebFemale genital mutilation or cutting (FGM/C) is defined by the World Health Organisation (WHO) as “all procedures involving the partial or total removal of the external female genitalia or injury to the female genital organs for non-medical reasons”. FGM/C is a deeply rooted cultural practice and is a violation of human rights which poses

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What interventions are effective to prevent or respond to female

WebAbstractAs the final decade of acceleration towards zero new cases of Female Genital Mutilation (FGM, SDG Target 5.3) by 2030 has begun, increasing the rigour, relevance, …

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Female Genital Mutilation Fact Sheet

WebThe Bill was signed into law by Governor Brownback on April 10, 2013. • SOUTH DAKOTA - The AHA Foundation provided a response to address concerns that a ban on FGM …

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The Psychological Effects of Female Genital Mutilation

WebAs many health professionals in the UK are unlikely to be familiar with the psychological consequences of FGM, there is an ever-increasing need to examine the …

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A GUIDE TO DESIGNING CULTURALLY SENSITIVE …

Web28 TOO MANY: FGM AND SOCIAL NORMS 1 Be grounded in your culture. Preserve its positive traditional values and let its abusive customs disappear. ~ Amadou Hampâté Ba, …

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Shifts in FGM/C practice in Sudan: communities’ perspectives …

WebBackground: Although Sudan has one of the highest prevalence of female genital mutilation or cutting (FGM/C), there have been shifts in e practice. These shifts include a reduction …

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PREVALENCE OF FEMALE GENITAL MUTILATION IN ETHIOPIA: …

WebEthiopian Journal of Reproductive Health (EJRH) April, 2020 Volume 12, No. 2 43 Figure 1: Flow diagram of the studies included in the Meta-analysis

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Guinea FGM/C Research Initiative

WebOver the past two decades in Guinea there has been a very small (but statistically significant) decline in the overall FGM/C prevalence among women aged 15–49 (from …

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The Practice of Female Genital Mutilation in Africa And the …

WebAvailable Online at www.ijscia.com | Volume 4 | Issue 2 | Mar - Apr 2023 191 International Journal of Scientific Advances ISSN: 2708-7972

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NIGERIA: THE LAW AND FGM

Web5 Naira (US$27.7011) or to imprisonment not exceeding two years for a first offender (and to imprisonment not exceeding three years without an option of fine for each subsequent offence). Ebonyi state – Following introduction of the VAPP Act, it brought in a five-year prison sentence

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FGM IN SOMALIA AND SOMALILAND

Web3 Use of this Country Profile Update This Update is intended to be used in conjunction with and as a supplement to the Country Profile: FGM in Somalia and Somaliland published …

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SENEGAL: THE LAW AND FGM

WebIn Senegal, the prevalence of FGM in women aged 15–49 is 23.3%. FGM prevalence varies widely from 73.0% in the South to 5.4% in the Central region. More than 90% of women …

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FGM/C IN CHAD: SHORT REPORT

Web1 Key Findings and Indicators1 Prevalence: In Chad, the prevalence of FGM/C in women aged 15–49 is 34.1% Geography: The regions with the highest prevalence are in the …

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SUDAN: THE LAW AND FGM

Web1 In Sudan, the prevalence of FGM in women aged 15–49 is 86.6%. The states with the highest prevalence are in the north-west; North Kordofan is the highest at 97.7%.

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In Tanzania, the estimated prevalence of FGM is 10

WebMicrosoft Word - Tanzania Key Findings Report v1 (August 2021).docx. In Tanzania, the estimated prevalence of FGM is 10%. Prevalence varies significantly by region and is …

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SOMALILAND: THE LAW AND FGM

WebSOMALILAND: THE LAW AND FGM. August 2018. ! ! 1! In Somaliland, the prevalence of FGM in women aged 15–49 is 99.2%. !!Most girls are cut between the ages of five and …

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FGM IN YEMEN: SHORT REPORT

Web1 Key Findings and Indicators1 Prevalence: In Yemen, the prevalence of FGM in women aged 15–49 is 18.5% Geography: The governorates of Yemen with the highest …

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