Lead Author:
THOMSON Shannon
Co-Author(s):
CALLAGHAN Sean
Published by:
Ifrah Foundation & Orchid Project
Year published:
2023
This research, undertaken by Orchid Project, was commissioned by Ifrah Foundation with the purpose of scoping the parameters which have been present, and potentially influential, in reducing FGM/C prevalence in countries neighbouring Somalia. The purpose was to better understand the structures which have influenced and/or supported the introduction of FGM/C legislation and policy. The report finds that legislation and policy frameworks are correlated with reductions in prevalence of FGM/C, however, the relationship between them varies. What can be seen clearly from the data is that the legislation and policy frameworks have not had an influence in Somali communities where prevalence has remained high over time.