Post by account_disabled on Mar 9, 2024 4:08:35 GMT -5
Today, February 6, 2024, we celebrate one more year the “International Day of Zero Tolerance for Female Genital Mutilation”, as we have not yet managed to eliminate this form of discrimination and torture that affects thousands of girls daily. So, the same headline comes back to our ears: " Female genital mutilation or "FGM" (in English, female genital mutilation) affects 200 million women and girls in the world." Indeed, it is a practice that spreads throughout the world, but where it mainly takes place is on the African continent. In Spain, it is estimated that 18,000 girls are exposed to female genital mutilation, since despite being an illegal practice, some families take advantage of the temporary return to their homes of origin to perform this operation on them.
It is incredible to think that these violent and irrational customs still exist and are accepted by various societies throughout the entire planet, and that is why we ask ourselves, what is the reason for this practice? Where is its meaning? Why is female genital mutilation practiced? As you can deduce, its foundation never lies in medical reasons, but rather it is a deep-rooted ritual by which the passage of girls to adulthood is symbolized or, failing that, the representation of the USA Phone Number purity and honor of women for guarantee future marriage. However, far from these beliefs, it is a dangerous operation that leads to problems for women's sexual and reproductive health . These problems vary depending on who performs it, the hygienic conditions, the health status of the girl and the type of mutilation carried out. And its complications and health damage can range from fever, bleeding, urinary problems and shock to increased risk of HIV transmission or even death itself.
At Amnesty International we want an end to this nightmare that we consider a form of torture that directly attacks the human rights of women and girls . What are the human rights that female genital mutilation violates? Firstly, it constitutes an extreme form of discrimination against women and girls. It violates the right to freedom, health and security. It violates the right to decide about one's own reproduction. It acts against the right to childhood. And it represents cruel, inhuman and degrading treatment. From "cutters" to activists against female genital mutilation Elderly women in societies where FGM is performed are specifically designated to perform this task. This practice is so ingrained that the majority of those who carry it out do not even question the unreason, submission and dangers that it unnecessarily entails. Mariame Sakho Image of Mariame Sakho, a former cutter from Senegal who is now fighting against female genital mutilation.
It is incredible to think that these violent and irrational customs still exist and are accepted by various societies throughout the entire planet, and that is why we ask ourselves, what is the reason for this practice? Where is its meaning? Why is female genital mutilation practiced? As you can deduce, its foundation never lies in medical reasons, but rather it is a deep-rooted ritual by which the passage of girls to adulthood is symbolized or, failing that, the representation of the USA Phone Number purity and honor of women for guarantee future marriage. However, far from these beliefs, it is a dangerous operation that leads to problems for women's sexual and reproductive health . These problems vary depending on who performs it, the hygienic conditions, the health status of the girl and the type of mutilation carried out. And its complications and health damage can range from fever, bleeding, urinary problems and shock to increased risk of HIV transmission or even death itself.
At Amnesty International we want an end to this nightmare that we consider a form of torture that directly attacks the human rights of women and girls . What are the human rights that female genital mutilation violates? Firstly, it constitutes an extreme form of discrimination against women and girls. It violates the right to freedom, health and security. It violates the right to decide about one's own reproduction. It acts against the right to childhood. And it represents cruel, inhuman and degrading treatment. From "cutters" to activists against female genital mutilation Elderly women in societies where FGM is performed are specifically designated to perform this task. This practice is so ingrained that the majority of those who carry it out do not even question the unreason, submission and dangers that it unnecessarily entails. Mariame Sakho Image of Mariame Sakho, a former cutter from Senegal who is now fighting against female genital mutilation.