How female genital mutilation costs Nigeria dearly
Many African countries are paying a high economic and human cost for the continuation of female genital mutilation. One of those is Nigeria.
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Many African countries are paying a high economic and human cost for the continuation of female genital mutilation. One of those is Nigeria.
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Legal frameworks play a powerful role in transforming norms and protecting girls’ rights. Although many African countries have established 18 as the minimum marriage age for girls, weak enforcement has meant these laws have had little impact.
Corporal punishment is defined as any punishment in which physical force is used with the intent to cause some degree of pain or discomfort, however light.