Full and equal participation of women in political, civil, economic, social and cultural life, at the national, regional and international levels, and the eradication of all forms of discrimination on grounds of sex, are priority objectives of the international community.
… role in providing information and research on prevalence of female genital mutilation in the European Union and … is recognised internationally as a violation of the humanrightsofgirlsandwomen. It reflects deep-rooted inequality …