Egyptian NGOs Working For the End of FGM
Egyptian NGOs working for the end of fgm are highlighting the health, hygienic, and social effects of fgm. They also discuss the attitudes of egyptians towards the practice. Read on for more. What is fgm and what is being done to end it? Read this article to find out. In the end, you’ll understand why the practice is so important and how you can help.
NGOs working to end egypt fgm
NGOs working to end FGM in Egypt have joined forces in a national campaign. In June 2008, the Egyptian Parliament made FGM/C a crime, criminalizing it. The sentence is up to two years, with an alternative penalty of 1,000 Egyptian pounds or five hundred pounds. The new Child Law also includes the formation of Child Protection Committees, which are tasked with identifying and supporting children at risk of FGM, and monitoring girls at risk of circumcision.
The UNFPA has also worked to end FGM in Egypt by developing an interactive street theatre show called Hara TV III. The play follows the phases of girlhood in a conservative Egyptian community and highlights the social pressures mothers face to submit their girls to FGM. The show is interactive and involves audience discussions afterward. This has been an effective means of raising awareness about a sensitive issue.
Egyptian NGOs working to end FGM have also incorporated a generational dialogue program. Generation Dialogue encourages communities to engage in a process of dialogue to address the social issues behind FGM and challenge the social norms that hold it back. In Egypt, UNFPA funded the localization of Generation Dialogue in Upper Egypt, where it was piloted. They also use intergenerational dialogues to bridge the gap between traditional and religious leaders and young women. Additionally, they have organized symposiums on the issue.
The Orchid Project is a nongovernmental organization that works with grassroots organizations in countries affected by FGM. Their advocacy work connects grassroots organizations working to end FGM to international forums and leaders to accelerate action. In addition, the organization networks with other non-profits and charities to ensure that the issue of FGM is represented at the national and international level. With these networks, it is possible to achieve significant progress.
Beyond FGM is an international charity that seeks to eliminate FGM in 28 African countries. The charity works to end FGM by creating educational and health networks to empower communities and change the social norms that lead to the practice. Its goal is to create a domino effect that will eliminate FGM throughout the region. While there are a lot of organizations working to end FGM, not all of them are equally effective in ending this barbaric practice.
Impact of fgm on health
The Egyptian government has launched a multi-layered campaign to end FGM and prevent its recurrence. It has improved data on the prevalence of the practice and conducted research to understand its root causes and perceptions. The government recently released the first results of its Egypt Demographic and Health Survey and plans to roll out additional studies this year. The country should focus on these efforts to eliminate FGM. However, the challenges of ending FGM remain.
Several studies have found that the prevalence of FGM was lower among university students than in other age groups. One study found a prevalence of 47.3% in 1723 university students, while another study reported a prevalence of 14.7% in 313 medical students. Despite these results, campaigns against FGM have not yet halted the practice and are likely to continue. Nonetheless, despite the negative impact of FGM on the health of Egyptian women, many circumcised women do not consider themselves mutilated. Instead, they see themselves as a victim of a criminal act.
The prevalence of FGM is a complex issue. It varies between age groups and has no proven benefits for health. This is a violation of the rights of children and is highly prevalent in countries with high risk for FGM. Although FGM is considered a health risk, it is largely associated with women’s social status and Gender Equity. The age of girls who undergo FGM varies from weeks after birth to the time they reach puberty.
The prevalence of FGM was assessed in Egypt by asking respondents whether their daughters have undergone the procedure. They were asked if any complications occurred. Most respondents answered “yes” when asked about immediate problems and long-term complications. They also were asked whether they would subject their daughters to FGM in the future. The number of FGM procedures among girls aged 15-17 was reduced by 13% between 2008 and 2014.
In the United States, the prevalence of FGM has decreased dramatically. Although it was still widespread in the 1950s and 60s, its practice has declined significantly in recent years. Fewer girls undergo the procedure than in the past, despite its detrimental impact on the health of Egyptian girls. However, the decline has been attributed to the increasing awareness of the practice, which means the prevalence of FGM is falling across all age groups.
Impact of fgm on hygienic drive
Many of the justifications for FGM have historical roots. Some believe it is a rite of passage and promotes fertility, while others say it is a method of beautification. Some claim that FGM can improve a girl’s hygienic drive and make her more attractive, which could improve her chances of marriage. Others say that infibulation makes a woman’s genitals smoother, which is aesthetically pleasing.
According to the World Health Organization, between 100 and 140 million girls and women worldwide are subjected to FGM, and an estimated 3 million girls are at risk every year. While this practice has been outlawed in many countries, it is still widely practiced in many developing countries, including Egypt, the Central African Republic, Djibouti, Indonesia, and the Maldives. UNICEF’s analysis of survey results showed that the practice still occurs in many countries, including Egypt, Sudan, and the Maldives.
Despite the societal and cultural context of FGM/C, physicians and nurses were often influenced by their own beliefs. In addition, some physicians reported having performed FGM/C on their own children. Other studies have revealed that cultural beliefs have a profound impact on the practice of FGM. In some countries, physicians who refuse to perform the procedure face social sanctions that are stronger than moral and legal norms.
The data collected for this study were drawn from three governorates: Cairo in Lower Egypt, Al Gharbeya in Upper Egypt, and Assiut in Upper Egypt. The study sample was not representative of the population, but nevertheless highlights the medicalization of FGM/C. The study uses mystery clients to illustrate how physicians respond to FGM/C cases. This allows researchers to examine the impact of the practice on the hygienic drive.
FGM has serious implications on women’s reproductive and sexual health. Infibulation, in particular, is the most common form, and it carries severe consequences, including intense pain and bleeding. It may also cause infections and damage to nearby genital tissue. In addition, women who have undergone FGM are at risk of developing menstrual disorders and infertility. Those who undergo FGM are often rejected by their husbands, which can lead to psychosexual complications.
Impact of fgm on attitudes towards fgm in egypt
The impact of feminism on women’s status and role in society may be studied through the lens of gender inequality. According to social cognitive and diffusion of innovation theories, role models play a crucial role in influencing behaviour. Women who have access to education and other social resources are more likely to support the discontinuation of FGM. Furthermore, education allows women to access alternative routes to obtaining status. As such, education reduces the social ‘need’ to perform FGM on daughters.
The EDHS has been widely considered a responsible indicator of health in Egypt due to its comprehensive coverage, classy sampling methods, and large sample size. However, the study found that the prevalence of FGM declined from 97.2% in 2000 to 91.6% in 2003 and 14.7% in 2008. Although there were no comparisons between these two years, the study shows that the prevalence of FGM has decreased in Egypt.
The study also revealed a similar relationship between literacy and attitude towards FGM. Although women in more educated neighborhoods are more likely to support the discontinuation of FGM, those in rural areas are less likely to do so. This indicates that a change in attitude may not be enough to curb FGM. A study from the same region found that more educated women are more likely to support the abolition of FGM, while illiterate respondents are less likely to do so.
The decrease in FGM has been attributed to the criminalization of the practice and increased awareness campaigns. In addition, a study conducted in South Egypt showed that women were more tolerant of the practice than their counterparts in the north. Moreover, a nationwide study of 38,816 girls found that South Egypt had twice the prevalence of FGM than North Egypt. In this study, rural residence and low parental education were identified as significant risk factors.
However, in the case of women, there has been a strong correlation between education and social status. In Egypt, education reform has shortened primary school and reduced the length of primary schooling. In earlier studies, education had a mixed impact on the frequency and extent of FGM. Therefore, the impact of feminism on attitudes towards fgm in Egypt has been significant.
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