Social and Health Risks of Female Genital Mutilation for Medication and Braveness

Abdurahman Hamza Ibrahim, Degwale Gebeyehu Belay, Asfaw Zewdie Tiruneh and Tsegaye Tuke Kia
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Abdurahman Hamza Ibrahim: School of Governance and Development Studies, Hawassa University, Hawassa, Ethiopia
Degwale Gebeyehu Belay: School of Governance and Development Studies, Hawassa University, Hawassa, Ethiopia
Asfaw Zewdie Tiruneh: School of Governance and Development Studies, Hawassa University, Hawassa, Ethiopia
Tsegaye Tuke Kia: School of Governance and Development Studies, Hawassa University, Hawassa, Ethiopia

International Journal of Risk and Contingency Management (IJRCM), 2018, vol. 7, issue 1, 20-36

Abstract: Female Genital Mutilation (FGM) is a worldwide phenomenon. Despite many attempts for its abolishment, FGM is undergoing till today. This study has been conducted in Six Woredas of Southern Region of Ethiopia in order to assess the prevalence of FGM, to explore its drivers, to assess documentation and tracking practices, and political will and synergy of actors against FGM. A total of 120 respondents were taken as a sample. Data has been collected using questionnaire, key informant interview, and focus group discussions. Findings revealed that FGM is prevalent in the study Woredas. It is practiced secretly and there is also a cross-boundary circumcision which makes documentation and tracking practices challenging. FGM is mainly practiced by traditional cutters and ‘festal doctors'. It is mainly practiced simply because it has been practiced by the previous generation. FGM is also perceived as medication to ‘chebela' [genital ‘disease']. Girls also perceive FGM as a sign of braveness. The political will and synergy different actors in the study Woredas, were found to be weak.

Date: 2018
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