Four 'good practice' reports, commissioned by UNFPA, suggest that a holistic approach to changing social norms, involving dialogue among all community members, works best to discourage female genital mutilation or cutting. The following story discusses how the four good practices – community dialogues, use of videos, public declarations and national legislation – can work together to promote the health and rights of adolescent girls. The Tepeth are mountain people of northeastern … [Read more...]
Ugandans putting end to FGM – Rite of Passage
January 26, 2013 by Team Celebration
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