The major objective of this study is to explore the social, psychological and sexual impactrnof Female Genital Mutilation on the survivors- girls and women who are circumcised and thernrationale behind the practice of FGM and recommend intervention strategies to address thernimpact. This research employed qualitative techniques to understand and assess the life ofrnsurvivorsâ€™ women on the psychological, social and sexual impacts of FGM and the underlyingrnreasons of the continuation of the practice through investigating their experience, perspectivesrnand histories from their viewpoint. This study used non probability sampling technique as arnmajor sampling method and purposive sampling technique is employed to select participants. Arntotal of 25 study participants were selected including 19 for focused group discussion. The datarnobtained from the participants were analyzed thematically. The results of the study indicated thatrnthe major social, psychological and sexual impacts of FGM and the reasons of the continuationrnof the practice. In addition, the existing legal and policy frame work that facilitates thernmitigation against the impact of FGM on survivors were also assessed.rnIn conclusion, female genital mutilation is a criminal offence according to legislationrnbecause it causes pain, violates the human rights and the health of women and puts girls at risk.rnEmpowering people in the community with knowledge on the subject and providing thernnecessary resources will help eliminating the practice. In particular, major gaps in the literaturernabout the psychological, social and the sexual consequences of FGM still remain