In denmark, a new action plan 20172020 focuses on preventing. The practice is internationally recognised as a human rights violation of women and girls. Female genital mutilationcutting fgm c is a traditional practice with severe health consequences for girls and women. Current situation and trends of female genital mutilation in denmark. The number could be significantly higher if female immigrants and descendants from nonafrican countries, where fgm is. Experiences from sweden since 1982, when sweden passed the first law against fgm, two cases have been taken to court and ended in custodial sentences. Kirrily, a young lives study looked at fgm in ethiopia and the efforts the governments been taking to eliminate it there. Longterm, girls may face an increased chance of complications during childbirth and stillbirth. It involves the partial or total removal of the external female genitalia for cultural reasons.
Therefore, we need to convey our appreciation to each one who played a key role before. According to the world health organization who, more than 125 million girls and women have been victims of female genital mutilation fgm. Pdf thesis female genital mutilation experiences of somali. Nhs attended to 9,000 fgm cases in england last year, report reveals this article is more than 2 years old report reveals slight drop on figures from 2016 but royal college of nursing says. Jul 04, 2017 nhs attended to 9,000 fgm cases in england last year, report reveals this article is more than 2 years old report reveals slight drop on figures from 2016 but royal college of nursing says. I first became aware of female genital mutilation fgm when reading the color purple, and again when reading fausiya kassindjas do they hear you when you cry. According to utzbilling and kentenich 2008 two million girls worldwide are involved in these practices p. Female genital mutilation is zero tolerance the right.
Phyllis chesler, clinical psychologist, feminist icon, and bestselling author of women. Sep 30, 2000 this is the most extensive report currently available on the use of law and policy to address the practice of female circumcisionfemale genital mutilation fcfgm. In ireland a leaflet describing the free services at the family. Fgm what is female genital mutilation plan international uk. Since 2012, various constituencies have again raised concerns about the practice in. Oct 28, 2015 buy eradicating female genital mutilation 1 by burrage, hilary isbn.
She followed up with a chapter, the circumcision of girls, in her book the hidden face of eve. Caseworkers involved with asylum seekers and refugees, childrens charities, and policy makers and shapers will also find it useful, as will researchers and academics. Dont touch me, alongside a book on the subject, which has. Female genital mutilation fgm patient information leaflet. Female genital mutilation usually comes with major blood loss, tissue swelling, urinary problems, blood infections, and possibly death. Peter frederiksen is found guilty of 36 charges by a south african court but none relating to fgm. Leveraging education to end female genital mutilationcutting worldwide 2 international center for research on women overview of female genital mutilationcutting fgm c female genital mutilationcutting fgm c 1 is a practice that involves the complete or partial removal of the female genitalia for nonmedical reasons who, 2008. In encouraging a proactive governmental response to the practice, the book places it firmly in a human rights and legal framework. In addition, women who underwent the procedure have difficulty giving birth and theres an increased risk of newborns dying during childbirth. This is the most extensive report currently available on the use of law and policy to address the practice of female circumcisionfemale genital mutilation fc fgm. In encouraging a proactive governmental response to the practice, the book places it firmly in.
Female genital mutilation wikipedia republished wiki 2. The practice is found in africa, asia and the middle east, and within communities from countries in which fgm is common. But while it is most prevalent in africa, asia and the middle east, women in denmark are also at risk. Female genital mutilation is a global issue and it effects approximately 100140 million women and girls worldwide who as cited in lavender, 2009, p. Countries that, while not introducing a new category of criminal act as regards fgm c, have chosen to modify their existing legislation to make explicit reference to the practice include belgium, denmark and spain.
Female genital mutilation fgm is a harmful practice involving the removal or alteration of parts of the female genitalia for nontherapeutic reasons. Female genital mutilation fgm involves partially removing the external genitalia of girls and young women for nonmedical reasons. N is from a village near kampala, uganda and is an ethnic mogadishu woman. Sadly, there is no statistical evidence to clarify exactly how large an issue fgm is in denmark, which limits. In 2011, the african union called on the united nations general assembly to adopt a resolution at its sixtysixth session to eliminate the practice of fgm worldwide. Female genital mutilation, a joint who unicef unfpa statement, 1997 female genital mutilationcutting fgmc is the partial or total removal of the female external genitalia or other injury to the female genital organs for cultural or other nontherapeutic reasons.
This book offers an exploration of the female circumcision practices themselves, the reasons they are done, examples of the social contexts, the health, social, and sexual consequences, and the controversies surrounding the process of change. Driving forces in outlawing the practice of female genital. Fgm codes implemented locally as per system local configuration clinical code concept code snomedct female genital mutilation 88576000108 read v2 female genital mutilation k578. Australia bangladesh canada china denmark egypt france germany greece hong kong india.
End fgm european network strategic plan 20152017 by. This is the most extensive report currently available on the use of law and policy to address the practice of female circumcisionfemale genital mutilation fcfgm. According to equality now and city university london, an estimated 103,000 women and girls aged 1549 were thought to be living with female genital mutilation fgm in england and wales as of 2011. Mapping the lack of public initiative against female genital mutilation in denmark. The fgm prevention programme is a programme of work led by the department of health to improve the nhs response to fgm. Female genital mutilation in the united kingdom is the ritual removal of some or all of the external female genitalia of women and girls living in the uk. When children are thought to be at risk for fgm, the act of prevention avvergeplikten enters into force. Cdc published the first estimates of the number of women and girls at risk for fgmc in 1997. Pdf thesis female genital mutilation experiences of. Fgm is a deeply rooted tradi on, widely prac ced amongst speci. Female genital mutilation is a valuable reference for healthcare professionals and others involved in social services, teaching, child protection and police services. Female genital mutilation is a crime, an outrage, a sin before god. This is the most extensive report currently available on the use of law and policy to address the practice of female genital mutilation fgm. Fgm was outlawed in denmark 2003, but no national actions plan has been implemented.
It may be carried out on cultural grounds, and is associated with immediate and longterm physical and psychological problems. Leveraging education to end female genital mutilationcutting worldwide 2 international center for research on women overview of female genital mutilationcutting fgmc female genital mutilationcutting fgmc 1 is a practice that involves the complete or partial removal of the female genitalia for nonmedical reasons who, 2008. Without their hard work and contribution, it would have been impossible to hold such an event. Lena nyhus, head of the antifgm organisation intact denmark, says as many as 20,000 women in denmark have either undergone fgm or are at risk of it. It called for harmonizing the actions of member states. Female genital mutilation fgm, also known as female genital cutting and female circumcision. Not only is it practiced among communities in africa and the middle east, but also in immigrant communities throughout the world. There is open more than one reason given by communi es for fgm these reasons are based on myths and misinforma on. The law also prohibits the reconstruction of infibulation following birth. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Even though both uk nationals or residents and asylum seekers are at risk of the same type of harm, the protection of the latter is limited by the governments. Amanda barnes talks to dr kirrily pells from the young lives research study at oxford universitys international development department, about their research on fgm in ethiopia.
Female genital mutilation fgm is prohibited by law in norway. With concerning gaps in knowledge in the field of female genital mutilation among healthcare professionals, this handbook aims to address these including diagnosis, implications and management of fgm cases, particularly in relation to national guidance, legal aspects, safeguarding issues and resources, including support groups. Communi es also put pressure on individuals to prac ce fgm and believe fgm is in the girls interest. In denmark, general laws with regard to professional secrecy and disclosure may be used to report cases of performed. Mizzoni 2009, in his book the basics, ethical relativism is the view that all ethical. On 10 and 11 may 2016 i attended the interafrican committee conference on fgm at the united nations in geneva, where i gave a paper it was a great honour to be invited to present both my books at the iac conference reception, hosted by he steffen kongstad of the norwegian embassy. Feb 17, 2014 amy rogers summarises the 20 decision of the committee on the elimination of discrimination against women cedaw committee in m. Congress passed legislation making female genital mutilationcutting fgm c illegal in the united states. Danish fgm man guilty of multiple charges bbc news. The impact of globalization and female genital mutilation. Two years earlier a technical working group of the who defined the term female genital mutilation already as generally accepted for the traditional practices that entail removal of part or all of or.
A cultural practice without a medical basis, which leaves women with longterm health risks, female genital mutilation fgm has affected at least 200 million women around the world. Countries that, while not introducing a new category of criminal act as regards fgmc, have chosen to modify their existing legislation to make explicit reference to the practice include belgium, denmark and spain. The book is an ode to female courage and healing against high odds. It occurs mainly in countries along a belt stretching from senegal in west africa to somalia in east africa and to yemen in the middle east, but it is also practised. Fgm is child abuse fgm causes significant harm and constitutes physical and emotional abuse.
When the fgm type is unknown, use code for female genital mutilation 3. Female genital mutilation as a reason to obtain asylum in the. Congress passed legislation making female genital mutilationcutting fgmc illegal in the united states. Female genital mutilation fgm, also known as female genital cutting and female circumcision, is the ritual cutting or removal of some or all of the external female genitalia. Cdc published the first estimates of the number of women and girls at risk for fgm c in 1997. Female genital mutilationcutting in the united states. Dec 02, 2014 according to the world health organization who, more than 125 million girls and women have been victims of female genital mutilation fgm. Female genital mutilation fgm is defined as the partial or total removal of the external female genitalia, or any practice that purposely alters or injures the female genital organs for non medical reasons. Nhs attended to 9,000 fgm cases in england last year, report. Kirill has 199 books on goodreads, and is currently reading out of the crises by w.
Female genital mutilation in the united kingdom wikipedia. Recognising that female genital mutilation and forced marriage i are violations of human rights and. Pdf female genital mutilation fgm is a term used to incorporate a wide range. Amy rogers summarises the 20 decision of the committee on the elimination of discrimination against women cedaw committee in m. Denmark said it a mothers guide to health and home life paperback 1998. The result of a major research report in 41 countries, both north and south, it covers not only the.
Asylum communication concerning fgmfgs declared inadmissible. There are also a growing number of cases where young girls have been genitally examined without consent, a fact that can be seen as a sign of. Aug 22, 20 as part of this weeks amnesty teen takeover, author rita williamsgarcia discusses writing about female genital mutilation fgm in a novel for teens. Female genital mutilation or circumcision fgmc is a perilous social and cultural practice that affects the physical, mental, and psychological health of affected women. The success of the global consultation on female genital mutilationcutting fgm c was the result of efforts of many distinguished persons and organizations. May 12, 2016 on 10 and 11 may 2016 i attended the interafrican committee conference on fgm at the united nations in geneva, where i gave a paper it was a great honour to be invited to present both my books at the iac conference reception, hosted by he steffen kongstad of the norwegian embassy. The world health organisation who and the united nations childrens fund unicef define female genital mutilation as all procedures involving partial or total removal of the external female genitalia or other injury to the female genital organs for nonmedical reasons. Female genital mutilation fgm is a term used to incorporate a wide range of traditional practices. Buy eradicating female genital mutilation 1 by burrage, hilary isbn. Fgm is a violation of a childs right to life, their bodily integrity as well as their right to health. The number could be significantly higher if female immigrants and descendants from nonafrican countries, where fgm is known to take place, are also included. Denmark said it a mothers guide to health and home.
Prohibition of female circumcision act 1985 and female genital mutilation act 2003 and norway law no. Lena nyhus, head of the anti fgm organisation intact denmark, says as many as 20,000 women in denmark have either undergone fgm or are at risk of it. Fgm female genital mutilation documentary this documentary view below is about fgm female genital mutilation and if you listen to alice talk about the myths of fgm in africa they sound very familiar to the way we talk about mgm male genital mutilation in the united states. Mapping the lack of public initiative against female genital mutilation. Moreover, recent data reveal that it occurs on a much larger scale than previously thought. Kirrily, a young lives study looked at fgm in ethiopia and the efforts the governments been taking to. Advances in functionally graded materials and structures. As part of this weeks amnesty teen takeover, author rita williamsgarcia discusses writing about female genital mutilation fgm in a novel for teens. Female genital mutilationcutting fgmc is a global concern.
Fgm includes all procedures involving the partial or total removal of the external female genitalia or any other injury to female genital organs for nonmedical reasons. The term female circumcision better reflects the cultural significance of the operation as compared. The protection of asylum seekers against female genital. Deinfibulation procedure undertaken, when applicable 4.