by LP | Feb 14, 2020 | Archives Law & FGM
LAW & FGM What is the situation in Burkina Faso? In November 1996, the government passed a law prohibiting and sanctioning the practice of female genital mutilation (article 380 of the Criminal Code). The Constitution of Burkina Faso (adopted in 1991)...
by LP | Feb 14, 2020 | Archives Law & FGM
LAW & FGM Discrepancies in national legislations and cross-border FGM Somalia Somalia has one of the highest prevalences of Female Genital Mutilation with 97.9% among women aged 15-49 years. “Female circumcision” is mentioned in the Somali Constitution as...
by LP | Feb 1, 2020 | Archives Law & FGM
LAW & FGM What is the point of debating the use of anti-FGM legislation The value of debating the use of anti-Female Genital Mutilation laws was questioned by members. Two main arguments were put forth. Firstly, one of the members pointed out that any...
