Mutilated Quote by Sue Lloyd Roberts
““Egypt, the country that boasts the first evidence of FGM some four thousand years ago, today offers the highest incidence of the practice. Egypt is a country of around 90 million people and, according to UNICEF figures in 2013, has the highest number of women who have been mutilated of any country in the world, nearly 30 million, or 91 per cent of the female population.8 This figure is nearer 100 per cent in the villages of the Upper Nile, where the river cuts a deep, wide passage through the desert plateau.””
About This Quote
Source Report: UNICEF data cited in 2013, Egypt, FGM prevalence
The quote highlights Egypt’s historically deep-rooted practice of female genital mutilation and its current high prevalence, especially in Upper Nile villages.
In simple terms: Egypt has a long history and high rates of FGM, especially in rural areas.
Key Takeaway
Address cultural and legal reforms to protect women.
Themes
human rights
gender equality
public health
culture
Mood
concerned
urgent
determined
Type
advocacy
informational
When to use this quote
- policy advocacy
- community education
- healthcare outreach
- legal enforcement
Key Concepts
patriarchal tradition
social norm
bodily autonomy
Questions to Reflect On
- How can community leaders be engaged to shift norms?
- What legal measures could reduce FGM rates?
A Different Perspective
Change is slow due to entrenched traditions and lack of enforcement.
