Female genital mutilation is a leading cause of death for girls where it’s practised ...
A study finds female genital mutilation or cutting is a leading cause of death: a young woman or girl dies every 12 minutes.
The Star on MSN16 天
Types of FGM according to World Health Organisation
There are many terms used to describe this practice, including ‘female circumcision,’ ‘female genital cutting,’ ‘khatna,’ ‘sunat,’ ‘sunat perempuan,’ and many other terms or acronyms depending on the ...
Mail & Guardian18 天
Report finds female genital mutilation more prevalent than previously thought
“Access to accurate, up-to-date data is crucial for understanding the full scale of FGM/C and for developing and assessing laws and policies that ensure no one is left behind,” said Tania ...
University of Bristol3 年
FGM-safeguarding and race inequality
The report highlights the ineffectiveness and negative impact of national policy as well as valuable opportunities for policymakers and other professionals to improve approaches to FGM-safeguarding in ...
Radar on MSN5 个月
Rise in FGM victims seen by NHS in Leicester city
About 35 patients with FGM injuries were seen by health professionals in the former NHS Leicester City CCG area in the year ...
Radar on MSN5 个月
Fewer FGM victims seen by NHS in Leeds
About 10 patients with FGM injuries were seen by health professionals in the former NHS Leeds CCG area in the year to March, ...
allAfrica.com on MSN15 天
Kenya: Global Report Reveals FGM/C Extends Beyond Known Regions, Wants Urgent Action
A new report has compiled evidence of female genital mutilation/cutting (FGM/C) in 94 countries, revealing that this harmful practice exists in more communities than previously recognized.