In The Name of Tradition

This comprehensive study along with updates research investigates explores and analyses the existence of Female Genital Mutilation/Cutting (FGM/C) in Iran. FGM is prevalence in four West Azerbaijan provinces of Kurdistan Kermanshah and Hormozgan. FGM is a longstanding ritual whichcontinues to violate aspects of women''s sexual rights. It prevails in societies because of certain beliefs norms attitudes and political and economic systems. While there is some data available on FGM in Iran it is limited in scope. The aim of this study is to provide in-depth data on FGM in Iran and at the same time provide the building blocks for a comprehensive programme to combat FGM in Iran and bring this issue onto the world''s agenda.On a broach scale it will also refute the longstanding belief that Africa is the only continent where FGM takes place the same time provide enough evidence so FGM never to be denied again. This book also includes an introduction to Male Circumcision / Male Genital Mutilation (MGM/C) in Iran. Full text of this research is under print and soon will be published in Farsi Kurdish and English languages.