During a recent visit to the Adre refugee camp, the Guardian met three young girls being prepared by their family for female genital mutilation, with henna tattoos applied as part of the traditional celebration. The stark reality highlights how deeply ingrained the practice remains despite legal prohibitions.
A social worker at the camp revealed that female genital mutilation is still being conducted in secrecy due to its illegality in Chad, indicating the persistence of traditional practices despite modern laws.
UNICEF reported that about 87% of Sudanese women aged 14-49 have undergone female genital mutilation, one of the highest prevalence rates globally, underscoring the urgent need for intervention.
The female genital cutting, or FGM, is often performed using inadequate tools and by unqualified individuals, posing severe health risks while being devoid of any medical justification, reflecting the grim reality faced by women and girls.
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