[01] Meg. A. Ewuzie, Department of Physical and Health Education, Alvan Ikoku University of Education, Owerri, Nigeria. [02] Esther A. Eke-Huber, Department of Physical and Health Education, University of Port Harcourt, Port-Harcourt, Rivers State, Nigeria. [03] John N. N. Ugoani, Department of Management, College of Management and Social Sciences, Rhema University, Aba, Abia State, Nigeria.

The World Health Organization condemns female genital mutilation because it is an injurious traditional practice. It is also an African tradition practice that has recently generated interest around the world as an important health problem. The survey research design was used to investigate women’s concern about total abolition of female genital mutilation. The participants comprised of 300 females ranging in age from 15 to 65 (Mean = 40). Data were analyzed through descriptive and Chi-square statistical methods. The result revealed a high degree of concern about total abolition of female genital mutilation in Imo State, Nigeria. Strong support for the protection of the rights of women and girls to abandon female genital mutilation is imperative because it violates a series of well-established human rights principles, norms and standards, including the principles of equality and non-discrimination on the basis of sex, the right to life when the procedure leads to death, and the right to freedom from torture or cruel in human or degrading treatment or punishment.

Female Genital Mutilation, Total Abolition, Traditional Practice, Reproductive Consequences, Haemorrage, WHO, August Meeting

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