Institutions. Post #6

                            Institutions

 Institutions affected by female circumcision are the World Health Organization (WHO), United Nations, and UNICEF.  They are affected by FGM because they are organization that look out for the health of everyone around the world. Therefore, if they feel like something is deteriorating the health of a group of people, they work to improve their health. FGM negativly impacts the health of the recipients. 

These organization believe FGM is wrong, and should be stopped because of the health issues people acquire after the procedure. In addition, the procedure does not provided any health benefits. They believe the act abuses women’s rights in the society. These organizations have been working together to eliminate female genital mutation. In 2010, WHO published a list that includes the global strategy to stop people from performing FGM.  Another institution that may be affected are hospitals because they have to take care of the girls in pain after circumcision.  Although, most people do not use the hospitals but some people in developed countries utilize the hospital after the procedure if the complication is beyond self care. We should be concerned because people are dying from the procedure and have curable and non-curable health issues.

Source-For more information go to: http://www.who.int/mediacentre/factsheets/fs241/en/ 

To read the strategy list, visit: http://whqlibdoc.who.int/hq/2010/WHO_RHR_10.9_eng.pdf?ua=1