103.81

Recommendation
Cycle
Cycle 3 (2017 - 2021)
Session
36 - May 2020
State under Review
State under Review - Regional Group
Africa (African Group)
State under Review - Organisations
  • AU (African Union)
Recommendation

Develop a legal framework in the Penal Code that explicitly criminalizes the practice of female genital mutilation and includes specific penalties

Recommending State
Recommending State - Regional Group
  • WEOG (Western European & Other States Group)
Recommending State - Organisations
  • EU (European Union)
Action Category
5 - Specific action
Response
Noted
Issues
  • Gender-based violence
  • Rights of the Child
  • Torture and other CID treatment
  • Women's rights