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More women urged to come forward to shape women's health strategy Women from under-represented groups urged to respond to call for evidence to shape the future of women’s healthcare. From: 50,000 women, organisations, clinicians and carers have responded so far The call for evidence will now be extended by 2 weeks allowing even more women to respond Women from Asian and minority ethnic backgrounds, those living in the Midlands and East of England and women over 50 are being urged to respond to the government’s call for evidence to help inform the first ever women’s health strategy. ...
Egypt toughens penalties for female genital mutilation; activists remain sceptical By Menna A. Farouk - 26 April 2021 Most of the 28 countries in Africa where FGM is endemic have banned FGM, although enforcement is generally weak. Image: 123RF/ ammentorp Egypt has toughened penalties for female genital mutilation (FGM), imposing prison terms of up to 20 years in a push to end the ancient practice. It is the second time Egypt's parliament has cracked down on FGM - which typically involves the removal of a girl's external genitalia - but activists remain sceptica...
4 Min Read CAIRO, April 26 (Thomson Reuters Foundation) - Egypt has toughened penalties for female genital mutilation (FGM), imposing prison terms of up to 20 years in a push to end the ancient practice. It is the second time Egypt’s parliament has cracked down on FGM - which typically involves the removal of a girl’s external genitalia - but activists remain sceptical about enforcement in a country where cutting is deep-rooted and widespread. “It’s fantastic news that Egypt has strengthened its law on FGM again. However, unless the government takes it seriously this time, nothing is ...
David Prado The practice can now carry a 20-year jail sentence. Activists, however, are sceptical about getting such measures enforced. Egypt has toughened penalties for female genital mutilation (FGM), imposing prison terms of up to 20 years in a push to end the ancient practice. It is the second time Egypt's parliament has cracked down on FGM - which typically involves the removal of a girl's external genitalia - but activists remain sceptical about enforcement in a country where cutting is deep-rooted and widespread. "It's fantastic news that Egypt has strengthened its law on FGM again. Ho...