Legal Remedies and Social Protections for Women and Girls Threatened by Female Genital Mutilation (FGM) in New York State

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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 […]

Female Genital Mutilation (FGM) in Islam: Impacts, Legal Frameworks, and Asylum Relief in the USA

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Female Genital Mutilation (FGM) in Islam: Impacts, Legal Frameworks, and Asylum Relief in the USA

By Esther Claudette Gittens | Editorial credit: Ms Jane Campbell / shutterstock.com  Female Genital Mutilation (FGM), sometimes referred to as female circumcision, is a deeply controversial practice with cultural, religious, and social implications. It is practiced in various Muslim-majority countries, but it is not an Islamic requirement. Rather, it is rooted in cultural traditions that […]