Latest in Tag: FGM Highlight
Latest in Tag: FGM
FGM is religiously and legally prohibited: Dar Al-Iftah
Doctor referred to prosecution over charges of conducting FGM procedure
Private hospital shuts down after young girl dies from FGM procedure
Monitoring places that perform FGM surgeries is a persistent problem, says researcher
87% of females in Egypt aged 15 to 49 underwent FGM from 2004-2015: Unicef
On world FGM day, Egypt pledges to completely eradicate the practice by 2030
New data show that years of efforts are paying off in fighting FGM
By Ignacio Artaza I was recently in Aswan to meet with the local government, partner NGOs, and people working together to fight against female genital mutilation (FGM), a widespread practice in Egypt that predates both Christianity and Islam and was criminalised by Egyptian law in 2008. What a refreshing experience! The commitment and dedication I …
Women’s rights do not sell
In late 2013, the Thomson Reuters Foundation conducted its third annual poll on women’s rights in Arab states. 336 specialists designed the poll to assess the extent to which states adhere to key provisions of the UN Convention on the Elimination of Discrimination Against Women (CEDAW), which most Arab League states have signed, ratified or …
Governmental abuse of children still rampant in Egypt: Human Rights Watch
Missive from HRW argues that advances in the rights of children are slow
Verdict against FGM not enough: HRW
Sentences will deter families and doctors, says women’s rights activist
Doctor in FGM case sentenced to 2 years
Clinic where a young girl died following a FGM procedure, lacks minimal healthcare requirements, says lawyer
Appeals court adjourns FGM victim case to 26 January
A previous verdict acquitted the accused doctor and father
Court to hear prosecution’s appeal on FGM death case
13-year-old girl died during FGM operation, father and doctor are accused on the case
Celebrating International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women
95% of women between 18-28 suffered from verbal, physical harassment in the street, 52% think the way they’re dressed is reason
A rural community calls for an end to FGM
By Ignacio Artaza I recently visited the village of Beir Anbar in the district of Koft, Qena governorate, and listened to the powerful statement this community is conveying to the rest of the country to put an end to the practice of Female Genital Mutilation (FGM). The whole village, from young schoolchildren to village elders, …
Health ministry launches medical protocol for victims of gender-based violence
One in three women around the world has reported an experience of violence, 38% of all murder crimes against women were by their partners
Another way of ending FGM
By Dr CĂ©sar Chelala Female circumcision, also called female genital mutilation (FGM) is widely practiced in 29 countries in Africa and the Middle East. More than 125 million women have been subjected to different forms of genital mutilation across Africa and in areas of western and southern Asia, and 2 million women undergo the procedure annually. …
Anti-FGM activists compromise in the face of cultural obstacles
72% of FGM procedures in Egypt are conducted by medical professionals, despite World Health Organization opposition
Egypt doctor faces trial over fatal female genital mutilation
The doctor in the Nile Delta city of Mansoura performed the dangerous procedure at a private clinic.
International Day of Zero Tolerance to Female Genital Mutilation
FGM prevalence in Egypt declining, reported to be 74% in 2008
FGM is not a religious duty says Dar Al-Ifta representative
Representatives from the health ministry and religious and child rights representatives attend
Children’s rights coalition denounces state stance on FGM
The Egyptian Coalition for Children’s Rights described the practice as a crime against humanity
Egypt prosecutors release doctor accused over FGM death
Soheir Mohamed Al- Batea, aged 13, died on Thursday following a severe drop in blood pressure after undergoing the operation, illegal since 2008.
State Department assesses Egyptian human rights in 2012
The United States State Department highlighted a number of growing human rights concerns in Egypt in its annual report
Female genital mutilation: A bitter experience
On the International Day of Zero Tolerance to Female Genital Mutilation/Cutting, the Daily News Egypt brings you the traumatic experience of Om Hossam and her daughter.
Moshira Khattab signs international appeal for a UN resolution to ban FGM
CAIRO: Egypt’s Minister of Family and Population, Moshira Khattab, along with a number of leading high profile female figures around the world, signed an international appeal for a United Nations resolution to ban female genital mutilation (FGM). “We, the undersigned human rights activists and citizens worldwide, joining together after years of struggle for female genital …
UN urges ‘social’ approach against genital mutilation
ROME: The UN children’s agency on Thursday proposed a new approach for ending female genital mutilation, saying campaigns should work with communities instead of fighting local traditions. "One of the key factors that motivate parents’ decision to have their girls cut — ‘to do what is best for their daughters’ — may also spur a …
UN urges ‘social’ approach against genital mutilation
ROME: The UN children’s agency on Thursday proposed a new approach for ending female genital mutilation, saying campaigns should work with communities instead of fighting local traditions. "One of the key factors that motivate parents’ decision to have their girls cut — ‘to do what is best for their daughters’ — may also spur a …