Last week the UK’s first prosecution for female genital mutilation (FGM) failed amid controversy. Academics discuss whether the case should have been bought at all.
Here are some resources on the topic:
Global incidences of FMG
- The United Nations has designated 6th February as International day of Zero Tolerance for FMG. Its resolution A/RES/67/146 calls upon governments to end the practice which is regarded as a violation of human rights.
- UNICEF estimated in 2014 that 130 million women were affected by FGM. Its website also contains detailed country data and future worldwide predictions.
- UNFPA estimated (2013) By the end of 2010, 13.7 million girls aged 15-19 had experienced some form of FGM. Its website also has reports on health promotion projects.
- Save the Children Fund also has some reports relating to girls.
- Amnesty International’s End FGM Europe campaign website has a wealth of qualitative reports and quantitative data on FMG in EU nations.
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