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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. Women who Live with Female Genital Mutilation : Experience with Healthcare Providers

   University essay from Röda Korsets Högskola

   Author : Kathryn Mutegeki; Caroline Iverman; [2016]
   Keywords : Experiences; Female Genital Mutilation; FGM; Healthcare Providers; and Transcultural nursing.; Erfarenheter; Hälso- och sjukvårdspersonal; Könsstympning; Transkulturell omvårdnad;

   Abstract : Background: An estimated 125 million women live with Female Genital Mutilation (FGM) worldwide. Despite it being internationally recognized as a human rights violation. FGM is still practiced in approximately 29 countries, most of them in Africa and the Middle East. READ MORE