Essays about: "Female genital cutting s"

Found 4 essays containing the words Female genital cutting s.

  1. 1. Non-governmental organizations preventive work against female genital mutilation in Kenya : a qualitative minor field study

    University essay from Sophiahemmet Högskola

    Author : Matilda Trolin; Törja Ngenge; [2023]
    Keywords : Empowerment; Female genital mutilation; Human rights; Kenya; Egenmakt; Kenya; Kvinnlig könsstympning; Mänskliga rättigheter;

    Abstract : FGM is practiced in around 30 countries, mainly in Africa, The Middle East, and Asia. An estimated 200 million girls and women have been cut anywhere between infancy and 15 years old. This practice is usually linked to traditions, cultures, and sometimes religion, although this seems to be more of a question of how religion is interpreted. READ MORE

  3. 2. Exploring School Health Counsellor's Knowledge And Cultural Competence On Female Genital Cutting In Sweden. A Qualitative Study.        

    University essay from Högskolan i Gävle/Avdelningen för socialt arbete, kriminologi och folkhälsovetenskap

    Author : Suhad Said Mohamed; [2023]
    Keywords : Female Genital Cutting; School health counsellors; Cultural Competence; Factual knowledge; special school program;

    Abstract : This qualitative study explores the factual knowledge base and cultural competence of school health counsellors regarding Female Genital Cutting (FGC) in a school setting in Sweden. Through four semi-structured interviews, the research explored participants’ understanding of FGC and their cultural competence in addressing this sensitive issue. READ MORE

  4. 3. Approaching Female Genital Cutting/s on a Community-Based Level in Sweden : An Analysis of the Agenda-Setting Role of Swedish Civil Society Organisations

    University essay from Uppsala universitet/Teologiska institutionen

    Author : Silvia Schroeder; [2020]
    Keywords : Female genital cutting s; civil society organisations; diaspora communities; local ethnic associations; non-governmental organisations; intermediaries; vernacularization; human rights; Sweden.;

    Abstract : The practice of female genital cutting/s (FGC) has been under national scrutiny in Sweden for decades. Besides strong laws and policies enforced by the Swedish government, civil society organisations have played an important role in addressing the subject of FGC in Sweden. READ MORE

  5. 4. "It starts with you" - A qualitative study about Samburu men’s perspective, change of mind and involvement in ending Female Genital Mutilation/Cutting in Samburu, Kenya.

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Socialhögskolan

    Author : Joanna Sjödin; [2017]
    Keywords : Samburu.; Ending FGM C; change of mind; involving men; cultural practice; Social Sciences;

    Abstract : The aim of this qualitative field study was to investigate and analyse Samburu men’s perspective on Female Genital Mutilation/Cutting (FGM/C) in Samburu, Kenya. The chosen subjects to examine were the men’s perspective of the practice of FGM/C itself, the process of change of mind and their involvement in ending FGM/C. READ MORE