KBR 68H Report: Female Circumsicion

Circumcision is a rite of passage in Buginese society, Makasar 2017.

Circumcision is a rite of passage in Buginese society, Makasar 2017. Source: Terkini.id

Although the Indonesian National Commission of Human Rights for Women opposes female circumcision, eradicating the practice in Indonesia is difficult and complex.


 Why does the Indonesian National Commission of Human Rights for Women oppose female circumcision?  Why do some Indonesian midwives find it difficult to refuse requests for circumcision? What have been governmental responses?  Our correspondent at KBR 68 H present the issues.


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