Female genital mutilation (FGM) is one of the most frightful forms of violence against women. Even though much sensitization has been made on the negative effects of such practices, some Africans and even people of other parts of the world continue to carry out the practice.
Government in Eritrea has come heavily upon the practices of female genital mutilation. The declaration asserted that those who’ll perform provide tools for, or request the procedure, as well as for anyone who fails to report any cases of FGM would be subjected to prison houses.
Government officials and women’s rights activists are hopeful that the ban will change the culture around FGM, which often results in health complications ranging from infection to infertility and pregnancy complications to death.
It is a cultural practice not a religious practice. But some religions do include FGM as part of their practices. This practice is very much ingrained into these cultures. In order to eliminate the practice one must eliminate the cultural belief that a girl will not become a woman without this procedure.
