This article looks at developing a blueprint
for the eradication of female genital
mutilation (FGM) in Sierra Leone. It begins
by examining the arguments for and against
FGM. It also addresses some of the unique
challenges facing countries, like Sierra
Leone, where the ritual is performed in
secret societies. The authors discuss what is
needed to make any initiative against FGM
effective. They make recommendations,
keeping in mind the socio-cultural context of
countries where FGM is a cultural practice.
The article suggests alternative rites in