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 600.000 women are living with the consequences of FGM in the EU. FGM exists in Europe and has been around for a long time. However, research has shown that there are still many challenges in Europe that need to be addressed in order to develop adequate national and European policies on 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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