More than 20 African countries have tried to enforce laws against the practices of FGM but these laws somehow seem to be unenforceable. Although top government officials may want to enforce these laws, the problem remains at the local and communal level. Still, many people believe in these traditions and local officials don't understand and refuse to enforce the laws against FGM. Some sources even say that these laws are not enforced because they are "too" harsh. For example, a new law in Uganda would consider up to 10 years imprisonment on traditional surgeons and 15 years on parents. If the girl acutally dies the practitioner could face life improsenment.

But there is light, people try to act against FGM and are opening schools for girls who face FGM and would like to be safe.

A single example ... A 10 year old girl who was suppose to be married to a 69 year old man for 45 cows. Furthermore, she was soon to be "cut". The girl run away to the boarding school of Kajiado, Kenya. And since then she has been safe.