Challenges and Approaches in Eradicating FGM: Insights from the Somali and Embera Communities in Colombia

The present investigation explores the complicated FGC outlook with a specific spotlight on the Somali and Embera communities in order to gain a better understanding of why this practice persists despite strong international and national legal frameworks. Going beyond legal frames, this thesis navigates the cultural complexities that sustain this practice, employing a qualitative research approach to explore its intersectional dimensions within these communities. Suggesting that the limited success in reducing this procedure is due to a misalignment between the cultural approach employed and Western perspectives. The results of this research highlight the significance of identifying variations in practices and try to bring the spotlight to alternative routes for culturally sensitive approaches, emphasizing the necessity of tailored strategies to protect women's and girls' health and dignity while preserving their cultural identity.