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Describes current legislation, the work by the National Board of Health and Welfare, the declaration by religious leaders in 2005....
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It is rare that someone is sentenced for FGM in Sweden, only two cases have lead to sentences in court. FGM id performed on a girl aged five to fifteen years....
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The Minister of Integration and Equality Sabuni replies that FGM is a practice showing how men try to control women's sexuality and that this is a serious violation of women's rights to inte...
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An extensive chapter on the issue of FGM: critical discussion on perspectives and terminology, and what constitutes best practices in medical care of circumcised women. Policy Framework Issuer...
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Discussion of the National Plan of Action on FGM and the work done by the National Board of Health and Welfare and the funds allocated for this purpose. Description of the FGM legislation....
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The National Plan of Action on FGM is regarded a key instrument in this effort. Policy Framework Issuer Ministry of Justice
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In June 2006 a book was published by the Minister Sabuni (at this point of time not a Minister of the Government, my comment), where she argues that compulsory gynaecological examinations of girls sho...
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In the Government Letter for 2006 addressed to the Migration Board, the board was commissioned to take FGM into specific consideration when it comes to children's asylum applications....
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Discussion on the cosmetic genital surgery, which in some cases are more invasive than milder forms of FGM. Policy Framework Issuer The Government Office
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A detailed discussion on how different asylum rules are applicable in the case of FGM (gender-based persecution vs. torture)....
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The FGM guidelines for health care professionals are inadequate and there is no obligatory education of professionals in the social and health care sectors....
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People who risk persecution due to gender or sexual orientation shall have the possibility to apply for asylum in Sweden....