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Dec 24, 2019 · In my opinion, the word ‘mutilation’ used in reference to [what happened to me] is a degrading and disempowering term that strips women of their dignity and self-worth. Basically, it is a label that has the power to negatively influence one’s self-identity.
- Female Genital Mutilation
By Brian D. Earp (@briandavidearp) Those who follow my work...
- FGM
When my writing touches on the sub-set of these practices...
- Circumcision
Does Female Genital Mutilation Have Health Benefits? The...
- Consent
Written by Anthony Skelton, Lisa Forsberg, and Isra Black....
- Enhancement
The ethics of using neurointerventions can be quite...
- Female Genital Mutilation
Dec 10, 2020 · International consensus statement by more than 90 experts in law, medicine, ethics, and other fields arguing that cutting any person's genitals without their own informed consent is a violation of their right to bodily integrity, unless they are non-autonomous and the cutting is medically necessary (and so cannot be delayed).
- Brian D. Earp
- brian.earp@yale.edu
- 2020
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In multi-ethnic societies across the western world, professionals in the field of health and social services are faced with an increasing number of women, men, and families originating from countries where practices such as FGC are common [14–18]. International trends of migration contribute to the growing controversy regarding traditional practice...
In 1997, the Canadian Criminal Code was amended through bill C-27 to declare acts of FGC a criminal offence. Those caught performing these acts are subject to prosecution. If health and social service providers believe a female child is at risk of the practice, or has already undergone the practice, they are required to report to relevant statutory...
In Italy, the United States and the Netherlands, proposed policy developed in partnership with selected practising communities has provoked great controversy. In an historic case in Seattle in 1996, physicians at the Harborview Medical Centre suggested a symbolic procedure of pricking the clitoral hood be performed in order to appease traditional S...
Despite the fact that immigration is a notable reality in places like Toronto, Vancouver and Montreal, Winnipeg is increasingly receiving its fair share of immigrants. In Manitoba, immigration has increased exponentially in the past decade due to highly successful provincial programs and policies, most notably the Provincial Nominee Program along w...
- Bilkis Vissandjée, Shereen Denetto, Paula Migliardi, Jodi Proctor
- 2014
The law prohibiting the practice of female genital mutilation (FGM) was passed by the Italian Parliament (law 7/2006), providing the opportunity to reflect on a social practice that by now also concerns countries of immigration in ever greater measure. The practice of FGM is actually widespread in many geographical regions.
- E Turillazzi, V Fineschi
- 2007
Jan 26, 2022 · This guidance document has been developed to strengthen the ethical conduct of research on female genital mutilation (FGM) by informing the practice of researchers involved in research on FGM and providing guidance to research ethics committees tasked with reviewing research protocols on FGM.
Dec 2, 2021 · Why was the US ban on ‘female genital mutilation ruled unconstitutional, and what does this have to do with male circumcision? Ethics Med public health. 2020;15:100533. Article Google Scholar
Oct 4, 2016 · Global efforts to end female genital mutilation (FGM) have intensified in recent decades because of the rising awareness that such a practice is an act of extreme violence against women and girls. Articles on FGM have been published highlighting the combined efforts of international and non-governmental organizations, governments, as well as ...