Global Report Unveiled by WilmerHale and The Vavengers: Exposing the Prevalence of Female Genital Mutilation on a Global Scale
In a significant stride towards eradicating Female Genital Mutilation (FGM), a comprehensive report has been released by The Vavengers, a UK-based charity dedicated to combating FGM and violence against girls. The report, titled "Global Health and Legal Landscape Report on Female Genital Mutilation," was unveiled at the United Nations General Assembly.
The 550-page study, the result of a six-month pro bono effort with nearly $4 million in donated legal hours, proposes actionable solutions to improve survivor care and global accountability for FGM. It scrutinises the legal frameworks, healthcare access, and support systems available to FGM survivors in various countries.
According to the World Health Organization, an estimated 230 million girls and women alive today have been subjected to FGM. The report highlights that every 12 minutes, a girl or woman dies from injuries sustained from FGM.
FGM refers to procedures that intentionally alter or cause injury to the female genital organs for non-medical reasons. The practice, once confined to communities in Africa and the Middle East, now affects communities in Europe, North America, and Australia due to global migration.
The report focuses on the health and legal disparities facing survivors of FGM around the world. It sheds light on the challenges faced by survivors in seeking justice and accessing essential healthcare services.
In recent years, countries such as Somalia, Mali, and Sudan have reported no successful prosecutions for FGM. The report underscores the urgent need for improved legal frameworks and enforcement to combat this harmful practice.
The release of this report comes at a critical time, as the global community continues to grapple with the issue of FGM. It provides a comprehensive blueprint for governments, NGOs, and international organisations to take action and protect the rights of girls worldwide.
The fight against FGM is far from over, but with the publication of this report, we are one step closer to a world where every girl can live free from the devastating effects of this ancient and harmful practice.
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