This section offers a collection of key resource material related to the practice of FGM and the existing frameworks developed to end the practice and protect affected women and girls. It is aimed for activists, lawyers, policy makers, government officials, civil society actors, researchers and anyone else who wants to investigate the issue of FGM in detail.
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Language is an essential and powerful tool in ending FGM. Vocabulary may seem symbolic in the context of a human rights violation yet terminology, narratives and discourse are crucial tools to convey messages that contribute to raising awareness.
More We are pleased to present our Annual Report 2015 where you can find all information about the projects and activities of the End FGM European Network organized in 2015.
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The child’s best interests applied To The prevention and criminalisation of female genital mutilation
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End FGM Asylum Guide
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The European Commission’s proposal that the EU accedes to the Istanbul Convention.
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Female genital mutilation/cutting and violence against women and girls: Strengthening the policy linkages between different forms of violence
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The European Institute for Gender Equality (EIGE) has published a study regarding Good Practices in Administrative data collection on violence against women.
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This infographic sets out the main challenges and ways forward to better protect the best interests of the child in FGM cases
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Position paper by the End FGM European Network.
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