Hundreds of British schoolgirls are facing the horrifying prospect of female genital mutilation (FGM) over the Christmas holidays, as experts warn that the practice still exists across the country.
Hundreds of British schoolgirls are facing the horrifying prospect of female genital mutilation (FGM) over the Christmas holidays, as experts warn that the practice still exists across the country.
The practice is common in 28 African countries, including Somalia, Sudan and Nigeria, as well as some Middle Eastern and Asian countries such as Malaysia and Yemen, where it is generally considered to be an essential rite of passage to suppress sexual pleasure, preserve girls' purity and cleanliness, and is necessary for marriage in many communities even now.
Uganda Government Bans Female Circumcision
Uganda's parliament has unanimously voted to outlaw female genital mutilation, imposing a 10-year penalty on anyone who conducts the procedure and life in prison for those who physically
Uganda's parliament has unanimously voted to outlaw female genital mutilation, imposing a 10-year penalty on anyone who conducts the procedure and life in prison for those who physically
Meanwhile, the UK police have been facing growing criticism for failing to prosecute a single person for carrying out FGM in the past 25 years, as new legislation from 2003 prohibits taking a girl overseas for FGM.
Despite all the efforts to stop the act, police and law has failed to secure a conviction.
Saudi Arabian Doctors Crusading Against Female Genital Mutilation
Two Saudi Arabian doctors, crusading against female genital mutilation, are painstakingly a huge volume of evidence to prove that the practice is detrimental to women’s sexual satisfaction.
Two Saudi Arabian doctors, crusading against female genital mutilation, are painstakingly a huge volume of evidence to prove that the practice is detrimental to women’s sexual satisfaction.
According to a research by the Foundation for Women's Health, Research and Development, knowledge of the health risks and of the legislation remains patchy among practising communities, while beliefs about the supposed benefits for girls remain firm.
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US Attorney General Seeks to Stop Deportation of Mali Victim of Genital Mutilation
The US Justice department has moved to stop deportation of a Mali woman who has suffered genital mutilation.
The US Justice department has moved to stop deportation of a Mali woman who has suffered genital mutilation.
Campaigners are urging ministers to take co-ordinated steps to work with communities here and overseas to change deep-seated cultural attitudes and stamp out this extreme form of violence against women.
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Female Circumcision Among Israel's Negev Bedouins Has Virtually Disappeared
BEER-SHEVA, ISRAEL – February 20, 2009 – A follow-up study by researchers at Ben-Gurion University of the Negev (BGU) in Beer-Sheva has determined that the once prevalent custom of
BEER-SHEVA, ISRAEL – February 20, 2009 – A follow-up study by researchers at Ben-Gurion University of the Negev (BGU) in Beer-Sheva has determined that the once prevalent custom of
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