Legal Remedies and Social Protections for Women and Girls Threatened by Female Genital Mutilation (FGM) in New York State
By Janet Howard Female Genital Mutilation (FGM), also known as female circumcision or cutting, involves the partial or total removal of external female genitalia for non-medical reasons. Recognized internationally as a violation of human rights, FGM poses severe health risks and perpetuates gender inequality. In New York State (NYS), a significant number of women and […]