… 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 …
… 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 …
… The Women Inspiring Europe 2011 Calendar features Ms.Seyran … Seyran Ates’ most impressive experience occurred when a young man approached her on the street as she stepped out of … where the two had found the time to just sit and talk. The young man walked straight towards her and stopped close in …
… International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women (25 November) and the 16 Days of Activism Against … women facing multiple discrimination (including migrant, young, older, ethnic, LBT women and also women with … women facing multiple discrimination, including migrant, young, older, ethnic, LBT women and also women with …
… 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 …