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September 17, 2025Law and Economy

Criminalization of “Genital Mutilation” in Cameroon: The Inadequacy of the Criminal Law

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MKMikano Emmanuel Kiye

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Overview

Qualitative analysis reveals ineffective implementation of FGM laws in Cameroon, suggesting limited impact despite criminalization.

Key Points

  • Incidences of genital mutilation have increased during the COVID-19 pandemic, highlighting urgent need for action.
  • The 2019 amendment to the Penal Code criminalizing genital mutilation has proven largely ineffective in enforcement.
  • A lack of political will and proactive legal measures contribute significantly to the ongoing prevalence of FGM.
  • Current responses to FGM, including sensitization campaigns, fail to address the complexities of the practice.

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Mikano Emmanuel Kiye (2025) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/68d45e6231b076d99fa5edb7https://doi.org/10.63593/le.2788-7049.2025.08.005
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