• DR. ANSHU JAIN
• GURPREET KOUR

ABSTRACT Female Genital Mutilation (FGM), a practice deeply rooted in cultural beliefs and norms, persists despite global efforts to eradicate it. This paper delves into its historical origins, cultural significance, and the challenges in combating it. FGM, defined by the WHO as non-medical procedures involving the partial or total removal of female genitalia, is recognized as a violation of human rights. However, its continuation is fueled by factors such as patriarchy, religious myths, and cultural preservation. Efforts to address FGM require a multi-strategy approach involving legal frameworks, education, and cultural sensitivity. While international condemnation of FGM is widespread, local ownership of change is crucial for effective eradication. This paper emphasizes the need for cultural transformation to align with human rights values and highlights the importance of women's autonomy over their bodies. Legislative measures, like those in the Indian Penal Code, are essential to criminalize FGM and protect women from this harmful practice.

Key Words: Female Genital Mutilation; Human Rights; Global Efforts; Legislative Measures; Cultural preservation; Gender inequality; Education and awareness; Women's autonomy.

"Uprooting Female Genital Mutilation: A Complex Interplay of Culture, Human Rights, and Legal Imperatives", International Journal of Emerging Technologies and Innovative Research (www.jetir.org), ISSN:2349-5162, Vol.11, Issue 5, page no.c507-c512, May-2024, Available :http://www.jetir.org/papers/JETIR2405262.pdf

"Uprooting Female Genital Mutilation: A Complex Interplay of Culture, Human Rights, and Legal Imperatives", International Journal of Emerging Technologies and Innovative Research (www.jetir.org | UGC and issn Approved), ISSN:2349-5162, Vol.11, Issue 5, page no. ppc507-c512, May-2024, Available at : http://www.jetir.org/papers/JETIR2405262.pdf