Female Genital Mutilation in Nigeria: A Persisting Challenge for Women’s Rights
Although considered a violation of human rights, female genital mutilation (FGM) is a commonly accepted practice in Nigeria in the ritual and sociocultural context of the population. In recent years, there have been strong policy actions by Nigerian legislature to curb this practice. Despite that, F...
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Language: | English |
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MDPI AG
2018-11-01
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Series: | Social Sciences |
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Online Access: | https://www.mdpi.com/2076-0760/7/12/244 |