143.179

Recommendation
Cycle
  • Cycle 3 (2017 - 2022)
Session
  • 38 - May 2021
State under Review
State under Review - Regional Group
  • Africa (African Group)
State under Review - Organisations
  • AU (African Union)
  • Commonwealth
  • OIC (Organisation of the Islamic Conference)
Recommendation

Implement legislation that prohibits female genital mutilation practices; protect and assist survivors; and support educational outreach to relevant communities on the harms of female genital mutilation

Recommending State
Recommending State - Regional Group
  • WEOG (Western European & Other States Group)
Recommending State - Organisations
  • Commonwealth
  • PIF (Pacific Islands Forum)
Action Category
5 - Specific action
Response
Noted
Issues
  • Gender-based violence
  • Human rights education and training
  • Rights of the Child
  • Sexual and reproductive rights
  • Torture and other CID treatment
  • Women's rights
Related document
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143.179 Implement legislation that prohibits female genital mutilation practices; protect and assist survivors; and support educational outreach to relevant communities on the harms of female genital mutilation (Australia);