Editorial News

New era: Sudan criminalises female genital mutilation

In a great victory to the women rights, Sudan has criminalised female genital mutilation (FGM), making it punishable by three years in jail.

While it promotes gender inequality, a lot of countries still follow FGM.
9 out of 10 women in those countries undergo FGM.

The procedure usually involves the partial or total removal of the female genitalia and can cause a host of health problems.

Sudan Government approved an amedment to its criminal legislation and announced that anyone who performs FGM either inside a medical establishment or elsewhere faces three years’ imprisonment and a fine.

FGM prevalence in Sudan is one of the highest globally. It is now time to use punitive measures to ensure girls are protected from this torturous practice,’ said Faiza Mohamed, Africa regional director for Equality Now.

‘Having a law against FGM acts as an important deterrent, however, Sudan may face challenges in enforcing legislation. People who still believe in the practice might not report cases or act to stop FGM when they know it is happening.’

Related posts

2020 Tokyo Olympics: Indian Quotas earned complete list

Penbugs

Nobody has breached our border: PM Modi

Penbugs

ஊரடங்கை மே 3ஆம் தேதிக்குப் பிறகும் நீட்டிக்க 6 மாநிலங்கள் விருப்பம்…!

Penbugs

PM Modi on JNU attack

Penbugs

Kangana Ranaut addresses Rangoli Chandel’s Twitter suspension

Penbugs

Joe Biden picks Kamala Harris as running mate, makes her 1st black person to do so

Penbugs

Former PM Manmohan Singh admitted in AIIMS after complaining of chest pain

Penbugs

National shutdown: CM Edappadi speech excerpts

Penbugs

Corona updates: TN crosses 24000, 1091 cases today

Penbugs

JEE and NEET entrance exams to be scheduled in July 2020

Penbugs

CAA might leave two million Muslim stateless: UN Chief Antonio Guterres

Penbugs

Wheelchair cricketer turns labourer due to lockdown

Penbugs