Ending_Female_Genital_Mutilation_in_Egypt
Abstract
This document presents an article on ending female_genital_ mutilation_in_Egyp. According to this article, in order to combat and end FGM in Egypt within the next generation, the Egyptian government, including the Ministry of Health must enforce standing laws that outlaw FGM and increase severity of punishment for health care workers and traditional practitioners caught committing FGM, mobilize awareness campaigns through public service announcements, specifically through the “Results are the same” campaign, fund community programs for adults and reform education curriculum to include a health program in schools and community centers that educates individuals about their sexual and reproductive health and rights, explains the physical and psychological health risks of FGM, and dispels myths associated with the practice.; and Advocate for marriage pacts among communities that no longer wish to practice FGM, so as to safeguard girls’ and women’s marriageability
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| 2017-12-22 12:14:14
Document Type
Papers
Keywords :
Femal Genital mutilation//Sexual violence//Human rights// Women rights//Reproductive health//