… gender-based violence, that violates the human rights of women and girls. The practice entails “all procedures that … for non-medical reasons". Globally, over 200 million women and girls in 31 countries have been subjected to FGM. FGM is typically practiced on young girls under the age of 18. FGM is neither a religious …
… reminded us just how difficult and dangerous it is for the women who live with a violent partner. The important matter … Levels of precarious work are particularly high among youngwomen, women with low qualifications and migrant … job either temporarily (23%) or permanently (5%), with young men most affected. Half of those in work are also …
… because a large part of the female migrant population are young girls originating from countries with a high occurrence … a gender-sensitive way. This can include the provision of women interpreters and specialised referral and care upon … institutions in their efforts to make equality between women and men a reality. It provides specific expertise and …
… in which the NHS responds to the health needs of girls and women who have had FGM, and to actively support prevention. … on: identifying when a girl (including an unborn girl) or young woman may be at risk of FGM and responding … appropriately to protect them; identifying when a girl or young woman has had FGM and responding appropriately to …
… Ahead of International Women’s Day on 8 March, European Commission Vice-President … – thought to have affected several hundred thousand women in the EU. The Commissioners were joined by Members of … out for cultural, religious and/or social reasons on young girls between infancy and age 15. FGM constitutes a …