Female Genital Mutilation/Cutting A Literature Review (2006)
This study is a Descriptive research regarding All FGM/C with the following characteristics:
Author(s): The Women’s Health Council
FGM/C Type(s): All
Health area of focus: None.
Objective: The aim of this literature review is to provide on overview of the reasons for the occurrence and persistence of FGM/C,and its health and social repercussions. It is intended to provide useful information for policy makers,legislators,health service providers and people working with and for women aff ected by FGM/C
Study Population: not stated
Findings: Female Genital Mutilation/Cutting is internationally recognized as a form of violence against women and an act that ensures the continuance of gender inequality (UNIFEM,2003). This has been officially endorsed by the UN (UNIFEM,2003) and the African Union (2003). A low incidence rate would imply that Ireland is currently in a favourable position to maintain a preventative and simultaneously a protective position in relation to women from ethnic minority groups settling or seeking sanctuary in Ireland. Ireland is also in a position to protect future generations of girl children born in Ireland from undergoing this procedure. In light of the issues explored through the international research above this review concludes by outlining some key recommendations.
Geographical coverage
Region(s):Not specified
Country(ies):Not specified