Uganda
Female genital mutilation (FGM) previously known as female circumcision is banned legally in most of the countries of Africa. Sabny is one of the few communities in Uganda still practicing the horrific act. Recently, Sabny have decided to ban FGM. The local Kapchorwa district council is lobbying Parliament to make the ban part of National law. The ban , heavily influenced by last year’s UN resolution against FGM, has been enforced just before the start of the seasonal tribal ritual of the procedure.
FGM is practiced in some communities in Africa . It is believed to be an old African tradition not promoted by any religion.
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