Denmark
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Progress of gender equality in Denmark
Denmark scores 77.8 out of 100 points in EIGE's Gender Equality Index 2021. Find out why and explore all the scores on our website.
Gender statistics on Denmark
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Translations of EIGE's work in Danish
We offer several resources in Danish. Find them all in our archives.
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Suspension of parental authority. Placement of a child outside the home without parental consent. Child Protection Provisions Number of FGM related interventions 1 (court case)
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In specific law: Performance In general provisions of Danish Criminal Code: - Attempt to (Section 21) - Participation (Section 23) Criminal Law Applicability of the principle of extraterritoriality...
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This resource gives information and guidelines to health professionals, social workers and teachers on how to act if they meet a girl at risk of FGM or a girl who already experienced FGM....
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The action plan briefly summarizes the Danish legislation on FGM and concludes the necessity of an action plan....
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The committee poses a question to the Minister of Interior Affairs and Health regarding legislation on circumcision, inquiring into whether it should be changed so that it would be impossible for youn...
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The Minister of Equality is asked if he can ensure that a National Action Plan against FGM is made in Denmark....
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The purpose of the report is to identify obligations and options for professionals regarding cases of FGM....
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The plan briefly discusses FGM....
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Three Danish parties presented this bill regarding the prohibition of FGM. Policy Framework Issuer...
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This bill makes FGM illegal in Denmark and makes the principle of extraterritoriality applicable. Policy Framework Issuer Former Minister of Justice, Lene Espersen
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This proposed bill aimed at a prohibition of FGM and making the principle of extraterritoriality applicable in Denmark. Policy Framework Issuer...
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This resource contains facts about FGM, an information campaign in Denmark, legislation and health professionals in the field, guidelines for teachers and health care workers. Policy Framework Issuer...