First major piece of research on female genital mutilation (FGM) in Scotland launched by Scottish Re
Categories: Resources:Human Rights |
Published: 23/01/2015 |
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The first major piece of research on female genital mutilation (FGM) in Scotland is being launched today by Scottish Refugee Council with Cabinet Secretary for Social Justice and Communities Alex Neil. The report has identified an urgent need for a strategic, multi-agency approach to supporting and protecting communities affected by the practice.
Female genital mutilation is internationally recognised as a violation of the fundamental rights of women and girls. Sometimes also referred to as ‘female genital cutting’ or ‘female circumcision’, in reality the term ‘FGM’ encompasses a range of harmful practices described and understood differently in different communities across the world. READ MORE HERE
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