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'''Khafz''' is an Indian term for [[FGM]]. | '''Khafz''' is an Indian term for [[FGM]]. | ||
| − | In India, the practice is most common amongst members of a sub-sect of Ismaili Shia Islam known as the Dawoodi Bohra community, though it is also practised by a sect of Sunnis in the southern state of Kerala. In Bohra communities, FGM is known as ‘Khatna’ or ‘Khafz’ and is usually performed on pre-pubescent girls by traditional practitioners called ‘Mullanis’.<ref>[https://www.equalitynow.org/fgm_in_india_learn_more?locale=en FGM in India: Learn More]</ref> | + | In [[India]], the practice is most common amongst members of a sub-sect of Ismaili Shia [[Islam]] known as the Dawoodi Bohra community, though it is also practised by a sect of Sunnis in the southern state of Kerala. In Bohra communities, [[FGM]] is known as ‘Khatna’ or ‘Khafz’ and is usually performed on pre-pubescent girls by traditional practitioners called ‘Mullanis’.<ref>[https://www.equalitynow.org/fgm_in_india_learn_more?locale=en FGM in India: Learn More]</ref> |
| + | {{SEEALSO}} | ||
| + | * [[India]] | ||
| + | {{LINKS}} | ||
| + | * {{REFweb | ||
| + | |url=https://undark.org/2021/03/10/india-battle-over-female-genital-mutilation/ | ||
| + | |title=In India’s Bohra Community, a Battle Over Genital Mutilation | ||
| + | |last=Kumar | ||
| + | |first=Ruchi | ||
| + | |website=Undark | ||
| + | |date=2021-03-10 | ||
| + | |accessdate=2021-03-10 | ||
| + | }} | ||
| + | * {{REFweb | ||
| + | |url=http://www.wespeakout.org/posts/time-for-indias-government-to-back-up-its-words-with-concrete-action/ | ||
| + | |title=Time for India's Government to Back up its Words with Concrete Action: It Must Ban FGM/Khafz | ||
| + | |website=WeSpeakOut | ||
| + | |date=2018-10-09 | ||
| + | |accessdate=2021-03-10 | ||
| + | }} | ||
| + | * {{URLwikipedia|Religious_views_on_female_genital_mutilation#Islam|... about Khafz|2021-03-10}} | ||
{{REF}} | {{REF}} | ||
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| − | + | [[Category:FGM]] | |
| − | + | [[Category:Female genital mutilation]] | |
| + | [[Category:Islam]] | ||
| − | [[Category: | + | [[Category:India]] |
[[de:Khafz]] | [[de:Khafz]] | ||
Latest revision as of 03:10, 21 July 2024
Khafz is an Indian term for FGM.
In India, the practice is most common amongst members of a sub-sect of Ismaili Shia Islam known as the Dawoodi Bohra community, though it is also practised by a sect of Sunnis in the southern state of Kerala. In Bohra communities, FGM is known as ‘Khatna’ or ‘Khafz’ and is usually performed on pre-pubescent girls by traditional practitioners called ‘Mullanis’.[1]
See also
External links
Kumar, Ruchi (10 March 2021). In India’s Bohra Community, a Battle Over Genital Mutilation
, Undark. Retrieved 10 March 2021.- (9 October 2018).
Time for India's Government to Back up its Words with Concrete Action: It Must Ban FGM/Khafz
, WeSpeakOut. Retrieved 10 March 2021. - Wikipedia article: ... about Khafz. Retrieved 10 March 2021.
