Women's Rites: A Multidimensional Examination of Female Circumcision in Sierra Leone
Funder: British Academy
Principal Investigator: Dr Laura Martin
Duration: April 2024-April 2026
Laura's project explores the social, economic and political dimensions of why female circumcision (or FGC) rates remain so high (83%) in Sierra Leone. The project is partnered with a local Sierra Leonean NGO, Timap for Justice, and the University of Makeni, alongside local artists and will use arts-based and participatory methodologies to engage women about their experiences and perceptions of female circumcision, as well as local activists and campaigners working to eradicate the practice.
Funded by the British Academy, the project will start in April 2024 and run for two years.