Underlying Reasons for the Persistence of Female Genital Mutilation

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ABSTRACT Female genital mutilation is an ancient custom that has preserved and persisted for thousands of years. In recent decades it is recognized as a violation of human rights of girls and women since the practice has physical and psychological health consequences. Every year millions of girls are facing FGM, and in Africa the occurrence is common. Therefore there is a worldwide consensus where international, national and local organizations and governments take measures to stop FGM. This essay will examine the persistence of FGM though recognizing the various perceptions and motives behind the practice. Human rights law provides legal frameworks that should be adopted and adjusted by the states ratifying them. Some conventions specifically describe the abandonment of violence of harmful practices towards women and children, and FGM is considered one of them. These approaches are tackling with a practice that is deeply rooted in social, cultural and religious traditions and must be understood in its form. A case study research was conducted by semi-structured interviews where different perceptions and opinions on FGM were captured. This is later complemented with previous research and various statistics to strengthen the overall understanding of the issue. It is acknowledgeable to address women’s position in societies where they generally has little access to power and resources, and where traditional and cultural practices mark an important social convention. It is not enough by implementing human rights law to change attitudes and behaviours. The decision of change is crucial by understanding the importance of the practice hence given the education needed to empower women’s everyday life. Key words: FGM, Human Rights, Culture, Tanzania,
ABBREVIATIONS FGM UNICEF WHO CEDAW CRC UDHR AFNET NGOs Female Genital Mutilation United Nations Children’s Fund World Health Organisation Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination Against Women Convention on the Rights of the Child Universal Declaration on Human Rights Anti Female Genital Mutilation Network Non Governmental Organisations
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