AFRICAN SYSTEM OF HUMAN RIGHTS PROTECTION. CASE STUDY: FEMALE GENITAL MUTILATION IN ETHIOPIA

Ionelia Hîrju

FIAT IUSTITIA, 2023, vol. 18, issue 2, 85-95

Abstract: Respecting human rights is the evidence of the respect for human dignity and physical and mental integrity. Their continuous evolution and change have always been rooted in cultural reasons. The culture of a state, its customs, traditions, and community values shape its identity; therefore, culture plays a crucial role, even at the legal level in a state. This article focuses on their impact on the rights of girls and women, analyzing the debate between practices for and against human rights, as well as between gender equality and equal opportunities. The topic of cultural practices and women's rights has led to a brief analysis of Female Genital Mutilation in Ethiopia, covering causes, risks, and main challenges, along with recommendations.

Keywords: Human Rights; African System; Universal Declaration of Human Rights; African Charter on Human and Peoples' Rights; Female Genital Mutilation; Ethiopia (search for similar items in EconPapers)
JEL-codes: K38 (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2023
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