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Greens commend UN's FGM ruling
Wednesday, 5th December 2012The UN General Assembly has been commended for stepping up its efforts to curb female genital mutilation (FGM) across the globe.
UK MP: FGM must be brought into mainstream consciousness
Wednesday, 5th December 2012An MP in the UK has said the issue of female genital mutilation (FGM) needs to be brought firmly into the spotlight.
UN committee calls for FGM ban
Wednesday, 28th November 2012A United Nations (UN) committee has called for a ban on female genital mutilation (FGM).
Kenyan villages set up FGM-free zone
Friday, 23rd November 2012A number of communities across Kenya have joined together to create a female genital mutilation (FGM)-free zone.
Campaigner hails efforts to prevent FGM in Africa
Monday, 19th November 2012A campaigner against female genital mutilation (FGM) has welcomed efforts to clamp down on the procedure in Africa.
FGM prosecutions 'needed in Britain'
Wednesday, 14th November 2012Perpetrators of female genital mutilation (FGM) in the UK need to be prosecuted, an expert has argued.
FGM 'is one of the worst forms of gender violence'
Tuesday, 6th November 2012Female genital mutilation (FGM) has been condemned as "one of the worst forms of gender violence".
Tanzania's CRC under pressure to tackle FGM
Friday, 2nd November 2012Officials in Tanzania are facing calls to take more action to prevent female genital mutilation (FGM).
Perpetrators of FGM in Australia 'charging for their services'
Wednesday, 31st October 2012Many of those who secretly perform female genital mutilation (FGM) in Australia are charging money for their services, a religious leader has claimed.
Surgery carried out on 55 FGM victims
Friday, 26th October 2012Over 50 women and girls in Uganda have undergone reconstructive surgery to address the damage done by female genital mutilation (FGM) inflicted on them two years ago.


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