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The limited effectiveness of legislation against female genital mutilation and the role of community beliefs in Upper East Region, Ghana

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Pages 47-54 | Published online: 03 Dec 2009

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Wafa Elamin & Amanda J. Mason-Jones. (2020) Female Genital Mutilation/Cutting: A Systematic Review and Meta-Ethnography Exploring Women’s Views of Why It Exists and Persists. International Journal of Sexual Health 32:1, pages 1-21.
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Quentin Wodon. (2015) Islamic Law, Women's Rights, and State Law: The Cases of Female Genital Cutting and Child Marriage. The Review of Faith & International Affairs 13:3, pages 81-91.
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