EU Pledge to Eradicate FGM as Part of Commitment to End Violence Against Women in the European Union
European Commission – Statement - http://europa.eu/rapid/press-release_STATEMENT-19-810_en.htm
Joint Statement on the Day of Zero Tolerance for Female Genital Mutilation
EU – ZERO TOLERANCE FOR FEMALE GENITAL MUTILATION-FGM
Written by Rosamund Shreeves,
The European Union is committed to working collectively to eradicate female genital mutilation (FGM) as part of broader efforts to combat all forms of violence against women and girls, and to support the efforts of its Member States in this field. The European Commission has undertaken to assess EU efforts to combat FGM every year, on or around the International Day of Zero Tolerance for Female Genital Mutilation on 6 February.
Part 2 of this WUNRN release refers to the Primary Theme of CSW 63 on Women’s Social Protection for Gender Equality.
WORLD SOCIAL PROTECTION REPORT - ILO - GENDER
Direct Link to Full 454-Page Report:
Universal social protection is essential for realizing the human right to social security for all, advancing social justice and promoting inclusive growth, and accelerating progress towards achieving the globally agreed 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development and its Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
NGO CSW NY – NGO Committee on the Status of Women NY
Direct Link to Full 51-Page 2018 Report:
Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) & World Health Organization (WHO)
Direct Link to Full 6-PAGE 2019 Infographic:
Via SVRI – Sexual Violence Research Initiative
Direct Link to Full 65-Page 2019 Publication by Our Watch – Melbourne, Australia:
