P a g e | 80 abduction, continue to be a problem. This is largely accepted by the girls and their families in many rural areas. There is a lack of knowledge of legislation, coupled with doubts about the difference laws can make to such an ingrained practice. 9.8.2 All forms of female genital mutilation (Article 21.1(a)) There are no reported cases of female genital mutilation in Lesotho. The cultural practice of pulling on a young girl’s labia to lengthen them however, continues in some remote rural areas. This is prevented at law by section 17 of the CPW Act. 9.8.3 All forms of harmful social and cultural practices (Article 21.1(b) Legislative Section 17 of the CPW Act provides the child right to be protected from harmful cultural practices. This includes any rite, ritual, custom or practice that is likely to negatively affect a child's life, health, welfare or emotional, psychological, and intellectual wellbeing. Administrative The African Day of the Child is celebrated each year in Lesotho. In 2013 the theme of eliminating harmful cultural practices was used as a forum upon which to discuss some of the aforementioned practices in Lesotho. A discussion group of almost 40 people met to hear speeches and have open discussions about these issues. Children were also requested to make short presentations in their local language Sesotho on some of these issues and the way they are affected by them. Difficulties There is a growing awareness and understanding of the harms of some cultural practices in urban areas at least, although some resistance to change still exists where acts are justified on a cultural basis. Problems with high numbers of boys involved in herding persist which prevents boys from gaining an education. In the same way, domestic work for girls is so culturally ingrained that it is difficult to educate on its perils. Problems surrounding muti, traditional medicine and superstition still exist, for example child are exorcised under the guise of religious practice.