According to a programme officer (PO) at the National Association of Women's Organizations in Uganda (NAWOU) based in Kampala, the Bagisu of Uganda practise male circumcision but not female genital mutilation (FGM) (8 Sept. 2000). The PO stated that only the Sabiny (sometimes called Sebei) of Kapchorwa district practise FGM in Uganda. She further stated that due to the work done by several domestic and international non-governmental organisations (NGOs), to sensitize local communities in Kapchorwa, the incidence of FGM among the Sabiny had dropped significantly (ibid.).

This Response was prepared after researching publicly accessible information currently available to the Research Directorate within time constraints. This Response is not, and does not purport to be, conclusive as to the merit of any particular claim to refugee status or asylum. Please see the list of additional sources consulted in researching this Information Request.

National Association of Women's Organization in Uganda (NAWOU). Kampala. Telephone interview with Programme Officer.

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Country Reports on Human Rights Practices for 1999. 2000.

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