Mapping the lack of public initiative against female genital mutilation in Denmark.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Female genital mutilation (FGM) is a harmful practice prevalent in 35 countries, mainly in Africa, as well as in some Middle Eastern countries and a few Asian countries. FGM comprises all procedures that involve partial or complete resection of, or other injury to, external female genitalia for non-medical reasons. The practice of FGM has spread to Western countries due to migration. The European Institute for Gender Equality recommend that FGM be combatted by nationally coordinated efforts through implementation of national action plans, guidelines for professionals as well as comprehensive research in the field. FGM was outlawed in Denmark 2003, but no national actions plan has been implemented. Instead, the task of combatting FGM is currently under the responsibility

SUBMITTER: Christoffersen GM 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC5889535 | biostudies-literature | 2018 Apr

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature