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Annemarie Middelburg

PhD Candidate, Tilburg University

The title of my PhD research is: "The impact of the international human rights framework with regard to Female Genital Mutilation/Cutting (FGM/C) in Senegal and Kenya."

FGM/C is one of the most harmful and widespread traditional practices experienced by women in Africa. The international community has recognized FGM/C as a fundamental violation of various human rights by means of numerous international human rights instruments. However, there is no significant decline in the prevalence of FGM/C and it seems that the actual impact of the international human rights framework is limited. Through legal analysis, literature research and an empirical study my PhD research will analyze why the international human rights framework has limited impact and which factors influence this impact positively and/or negatively.

Experience

  • –present
    PhD Candidate, Tilburg University