“The ministry will further delve into social and behaviour change programming to handle the socio-cultural challenges that have hindered the success of current interventions on FGM,” Kobia said. Statistics show that FGM remains one of the most pervasive human rights violations in the country, Kobia said. “The country should be able to reach around 18 per cent,” Kobia said. According to Unicef, there are more than 200 million girls and women who are living with the negative effects of FGM globally. Also Read: Boni elders want FGM allowed to ‘restore morals’ in women, girlsClick here for the latest political news

Source: The Star December 14, 2018 20:26 UTC