Female genital mutilation in a globalized age

Abstract

Female Genital Mutilation (FGM), despite being illegal in the UK, remains a major public health issue. This article reports the findings of a semi-structured survey, exploring current FGM services, conducted at a multi-disciplinary event. Seventy-eight respondents from the health sector, voluntary agencies, education sector and police force completed the survey. Data were analyzed descriptively. Findings suggest that training, information and practical issues need addressing. Furthermore, the routine recording of FGM data needs consideration. The FGM National Clinical group has used these findings to target areas where they can offer support.

Addressing female genital mutilation in Europe: a scoping review of approaches to participation, prevention, protection, and provision of services

“…Participants indicated more progress could be made in developing a consistent and effective protection approach. A major challenge identified was lack of training and guidance, particularly around reporting [ 27 , 28 ].…”

El abordaje social y político de la mutilación genital femenina [Social and Political Approach of Female Genital Mutilation]

“…Y es en este contexto internacional en el que hay que situar las acciones emprendidas por la Unión Europea. Así, la Resolución 1247 de la Asamblea Parlamentaria del Consejo de Europa (2001) supone un avance sobre el tema de la MGF pues insta a los gobiernos a emprender distintas acciones, entre las que se incluyen la elaboración de legislaciones nacionales que la prohíban, la promoción de la sensibilización o la flexibilidad en la concesión de asilo a madres e hijas con miedo a ser sometidas a MGF (UNICEF, 2005;Lavender, 2009). Más recientemente, la Comisión de Derechos de la Mujer del Parlamento Europeo ha elaborado un Proyecto de Informe sobre la lucha contra la MGF practicada en la Unión Europea (2008/2071 (INI)).…”