Men and boys are critical to the eradication of harmful cultural practices

The harm inflicted on children through FGM and child marriages outweighs whatever falsely perceived benefits there may be. [Courtesy]

Cultural practices reflect values and beliefs held by members of a community for generations.

Every social grouping has specific traditional cultural practices and beliefs, some beneficial to all members while others are harmful to a specific group. Female genital mutilation (FGM) and child marriage, for instance, are harmful to girls and women.