Female Genital Mutilation comprises all procedures involving the removal of the external female genitalia or other injury to the female genital organs for non-medical reasons, as defined by the World Health Organisation (WHO).
MoreIt is estimated that over 600.000 women are living with the consequences of FGM in Europe and that a further 180.000 girls and women are at risk of undergoing the harmful practice in 13 European countries alone. Moreover, UNHCR estimates that every year for the past five years at least 20.000 women and girls asylum seekers coming to Europe might be affected by FGM.
MoreFrom 2009 until 2014, the End FGM European Campaign advocated for a strategy to end FGM in Europe. The End FGM EU took over this role and has been carrying on this work since January 2015. Key developments since 2009 are highlighted below.
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