'Stamping out the FGM practice'
by Ruth Njeng'ere Lehmann
Summary:
Kenya's political context is currently charged, and the good things can easily
go unnoticed. One example is the fact that Kenya has made remarkable progress in
fighting female genital mutilation (FGM).
The National Assembly has showed its determination to protect girls, raising
questions regarding the FGM cases reported since the enactment of the
Prohibition of the FGM Act (2011).
Kenya recorded the highest decline in Africa, with prevalence rates falling to
to 27% from 38 % in 1998. Out of Kenya's 42 tribes, 38 have traditionally
practiced FGM; a few still have extremely high rates.
FGM is very much a global problem. The beliefs and customs that lead to it, as
well as the girls who are subjected to it, cross borders—in Africa as well as
in Europe, USA and elsewhere.
You may read the full text version of this article at:
http://naiforum.org/2014/07/stamping-out-the-fgm-practice/
You received this e-mail because you asked to be notified when new articles are
published.
NAI Forum
http://naiforum.org
--
Send Emails to wanabidii@googlegroups.com
Kujiondoa Tuma Email kwenda
wanabidii+unsubscribe@googlegroups.com Utapata Email ya kudhibitisha ukishatuma
Disclaimer:
Everyone posting to this Forum bears the sole responsibility for any legal consequences of his or her postings, and hence statements and facts must be presented responsibly. Your continued membership signifies that you agree to this disclaimer and pledge to abide by our Rules and Guidelines.
---
You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Wanabidii" group.
To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to wanabidii+unsubscribe@googlegroups.com.
For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
0 Comments