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Around 41,000 botox injections are given to under-18s each year. Credit: Unsplash / Sam Moqadam By Digital Presenter and Producer Mojo Abidi Children are now banned from getting botox or fillers under new legislation.  The 'Botulinum Toxin and Cosmetic Fillers (Children) Act' has made it illegal to provide either procedure to under-18s for cosmetic reasons.  The Act will also require a doctor, registered medical practitioner, or a health professional to administer the jabs when there is a medical need in young people.  The new laws passed through Parliament this week and will come into ...

Egypt introduces tougher penalties of up to 20 years in prison for FGM Credit: AP By Digital Presenter and Producer Amani Ibrahimi Egypt has introduced tougher punishments of up to 20 years in prison for those involved in female genital mutilation (FGM) in a bid to end the practice which is deeply embedded in the country’s culture.  The new bill which was first introduced in January will hold everyone involved accountable including doctors and family members.  Those found guilty of FGM will be jailed for a minimum of five years. If the procedure has caused the victim permanent disability...

It is feared victims of FGM are not reporting cases in lockdown. Credit: PA By Digital Presenter and Producer Mojo Abidi Female genital mutilation figures in England are the lowest since records began - but campaigners warn this is not something to celebrate.  It is feared victims of FGM are not reporting cases because of a lack of access to services during NHS data published on Thursday revealed the number of newly recorded cases of women and girls with FGM was 2,880 in 2020 - a fall of nearly a third compared to the year before (4,085).  Charities worry the low numbers could lead to fund...

Credit: AP By Digital Presenter and Producer Amani Ibrahimi Canada has become the second country in the world to declare the treatment of an estimated one million Uighurs in China as a genocide. A parliamentary vote in Canada’s House of Commons on Monday saw opposition parties unite in an overwhelming decision to recognise China’s actions in the Xinjiang region as a genocide against Muslim Uighurs. The Canadian parliament is accusing China of imprisoning Uighurs in camps where they’re forced to denounce their religion and are physically abused.  The non-biding motion passed 266 to 0 b...