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Progress of gender equality in Sweden
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Translations of EIGE's work in Swedish
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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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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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People who risk persecution due to gender or sexual orientation shall have the possibility to apply for asylum in Sweden....
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Four regional conferences around the country are planned to further educate professionals in concerned sectors. The Board will also create a Knowledge Pool on FGM....
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About the National Plan of Action. That the National Board of Health and Welfare is a key actor in this work. That 3 million SEK (about 0,3 million Euros) have been allocated for this purpose....
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Funding allocated in 2004 for the realization of the UN Convention of the Rights of the Child in Sweden: among receivers of funding is the NGO RISK for the publishing and distribution of publications ...
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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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How does the Government protect women from Eritrea risking FGM and see to that they are granted asylum in Sweden? Policy Framework Issuer...