Pimentel, Mark Anthony B. Human Rights Atty. DukaCultural Practices in Violation to Human RightsEGPYT The culture and tradition of Egypt is like a melting pot where multiple culture and ethnic tradition have created a new concept of living hale and hearty and a mentality that embraces new and advanced for creating a liberal ambiance around.Here are the dominant practices that violate Egyptian human rights.Female Genital MutilationFemale genital mutilation, also known as female genital cutting and female circumcision, is the ritual removal of some or all of the external female genitalia. Typically carried out by a traditional circumciser using a blade or razor (with or without anesthesia). The practice is rooted in gender inequality, attempts to control women's sexuality, and ideas about purity, modesty and aesthetics.It is usually initiated and carried out by women, who see it as a source of honor, and who fear that failing to have their daughters and granddaughters cut will expose the girls to social exclusion.Honour CrimesSo-called honour killings and assaults are perpetrated against women and girls who are perceived as having transgressed cultural norms and thus brought shame to their families.In Egypt honour crimes are legally sanctioned and the defense of family honour is considered a mitigating factor. The violence includes: murder, abduction and physical and sexual assaults.

PAPUA NEW GUINEAThe culture of Papua New Guinea is complex and multi-sided.Papua New Guinea is one of the most dangerous places in the world to be a woman, with an estimated 70 percent of women experiencing rape or assault in their lifetime.Mostly, the human rights violations in PNG are rooted on their own long cultural practices. That is the reason why the United Nations reported that Human rights conditions in Papua New Guinea (PNG) remain poor.PolygynyMostly, the human rights violations in PNG are rooted on their own long cultural practices. That is the reason why the United Nations reported that Human rights conditions in Papua New Guinea (PNG) remain poor.Polygamy is particularly prevalent in the mountainous highlands region where men have traditionally taken up to five or six wives in order to increase agricultural productivity and better manage the domestic responsibilities of large extended families.In the past, only the big men or the leaders and those who had the economic strength practice polygyny. But now the practice is prone to greater abuse when men use cash to acquire multiple wives as a means of displaying monetary wealth.Belief in Sorcery (Ritual Killings)Sorcery and witchcraft is widely believed in Papua New Guinea and is commonly practiced in remote villages across the island nation.Where people are murdered in order to eat their brains and use their genitals for sorcery rituals.Traditional beliefs in witchcraft or sorcery are given as the motivation for much of the violence committed against women.In order to stop this alleged activity women accused of witchcraft or sorcery is tortured, beheaded or burned to death. Stove BurningIn connection to ritual killings in PNG, the use of fire, kerosene, and other stove-related material to burn women and girls as punishment or as an act of domestic violence or discrimination. Reasons include not meeting dowry demands or not giving birth to a male child.REFERENCES:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hTlrSYbCbHE (www.youtube.com) www.abs.net.au www.wikipedia.comwww.dailymail.co.uk www.theguardian.com www.ipsnews.net

Cultural Practices in Violation to

PIMENTEL, MARK ANTHONY B.(COUNTRIES: EGPYT AND PAPUA NEW GUINEA)