Traditional Male Circumcision in Nigeria: Difference between revisions
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[WHO] Local structures of power and authority, such as community leaders, religious leaders, circumcisers, and even some medical personnel can contribute to upholding the practice. | [WHO] Local structures of power and authority, such as community leaders, religious leaders, circumcisers, and even some medical personnel can contribute to upholding the practice. | ||
[We] Male circumcision was made massive in the United States by the Army and the American medical community. The AAP, the WHO, UNAIDS, | [We] Male circumcision was made massive in the United States by the Army and the American medical community. The [[AAP]], the [[WHO]], [[UNAIDS]], [[UNICEF]], the [[CDC]] are contributors to the perpetuation of male circumcision. | ||
[WHO] In most societies, FGM is considered a cultural tradition, which is often used as an argument for its continuation. | [WHO] In most societies, FGM is considered a cultural tradition, which is often used as an argument for its continuation. | ||