Introduction

Harmful traditional practices are risky practices that are widely practised in the communities in our country. They are commonly practised among adolescents and youth generation. In this study session, you will learn about harmful traditional practices like; female genital mutilation, early-age marriage, marriage by abduction, and polygamy and what you can do to minimise or eliminate harmful traditional practices in your community. You will also learn types and consequences of the major forms of violence against women. You will also learn how you can help girls and women who are victims of violence.