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.
Mail & Guardian19 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 north central London
Fewer female genital mutilation victims were seen by NHS services in north central London last year, new figures show – ...
allAfrica.com on MSN16 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.
World Bank1 年
Compendium of International and National Legal Frameworks on Female Genital Mutilation
In 2012 and in 2018, the United Nations General Assembly adopted resolutions urging the international community to intensify global efforts to eliminate female genital mutilation/cutting (FGM/C) ...