… when it comes to female genital mutilation (FGM) in the EU. Family members fear the consequences of the law more than … genital mutilation exists in Europe. So far, 16 out of 28 EU Member States have ratified it, while the European Union … be successful. In the EU today, women from FGM-practicing countries continue to seek asylum. It is important that …
… and women are at risk of female genital mutilation in the EU each year. This harmful practice leaves many long-lasting … makers design better protection measures for girls in the EU, EIGE is working on a study that will estimate the risk of … genital mutilation, both in their country and across the EU. The impact of new and evolving patterns of migration will …
… recent years FGM has gained considerable attention in the EU. In June 2012, the European Parliament adopted the … situation and trends of female genital mutilation in 27 EU Member States (MS) and Croatia” on the request of EU … action plans that deal exclusively with FGM in eight countries, namely: Austria, Denmark, Finland, Germany, …
… Commission Viviane Reding will launch and present a new EU-wide study on female genital mutilation (FGM) on 6 March … high on the agenda of gender equality policy makers in the EU. It should be: it is a form of gender-based violence that … data and knowledge about female genital mutilation in the EU and support the development of strategies to combat FGM. …
… to have affected several hundred thousand women in the EU. The Commissioners were joined by Members of the European … calling for views on how best to develop measures at EU level to fight female genital mutilation. The consultation … there are victims, or potential victims, in at least 13 EUcountries : Austria, Belgium, Denmark, Germany, Spain, …
… of girls at risk of female genital mutilation (FGM) in the EU Member States. This methodology has been pilot-tested in … the collection of FGM prevalence data (from FGM-practising countries) and data on the female migrant population in the EU Member States. The qualitative component involved focus …