What is the importance of involving community leaders and influencers in awareness raising efforts?

In order to determine where Islamic Sharia stands as far as FGM is concerned we have to search in the Holy Quran, then the Sunna, then. Ijma' and finally Qiyas. The term Female Genital Mutilation (FGM) refers to all procedures involving partial or total removal of the external female genitalia or other injury to the ... ... FGM') is 'self-evident,' meaning that the 'absence of particularized findings' about the commercial nature of FGM in the predecessor statute did not 'call ... Feb 6, 2021 ... The reasons for practicing FGC include for culture (60%), rite of passage (38%), marriage (37%), purity and virginity (29%), health and hygiene (11%), religion ... Feb 27, 2025 ... Female genital mutilation or cutting (FGM/C) means piercing, cutting, removing, or sewing closed all or part of a girl's or woman's external genitals for no ... Jul 3, 2014 ... FGM is often considered a necessary part of bringing up a young girl properly and a way of preparing her for marriage. It is thought to reduce a ... FGM, known also female circumcision pre 1990, is the altering of the external female genital organ by operation for non-medical reasons. FGM is closely ... Why Is It Performed? FGM is a cultural custom, not a religious tenet. Some community members believe FGM is religiously prescribed. Communities that practice ... The term Female Genital Mutilation FGM has been defined by the World Health Organisation as all procedures involving partial or total removal of the external. The 2023 Annual Campaign of the Network “A roadmap to end FGM” will seek to answer these questions by showcasing examples and first-hand experiences.