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Egypt's NCW chair displays figures on FGM, women in top positions in meeting with EU parliamentarian

Tue, 11 Jul 2023 - 03:05 GMT

Chairperson of the National Council for Women (NCW) Maya Morsi displayed Monday in a meeting with Chair of the Committee on Foreign Affairs at the European Parliament David McAllister.

FGM rate in Egypt decreased among girls from 1 to 9 years old to 14%: Health Ministry

Mon, 12 Dec 2022 - 01:37 GMT

Egypt’s Ministry of Health revealed on Monday that female genital mutilations (FGM) rate in Egypt has decreased among females from the age of one day to 9 years to 14 per cent, compared to the 2014 rate.

Doctors committed FGM among 74% of Egypt's victims aged below 19: CAPMAS

Tue, 30 Aug 2022 - 05:23 GMT

Sharaf El Din added that FGM victims composed 14 percent of females aged below 19 in 2021.

UN survey shows sharp decline of FGM among minor females in Egypt

Thu, 17 Feb 2022 - 04:34 GMT

The Ministry of Social Solidarity showcased in a press statement Wednesday the results of a survey conducted by the United Nations.

National committee against FGM launches door-knocking campaign in 10 governorates

Sat, 27 Nov 2021 - 11:43 GMT

The campaign was launched in Gharbia, Damietta, Kafr el Sheikh, Alexandria, Qalyubia, Menoufia, Giza, Behira, Ismailia and the New Valley.

Egypt witnesses 1st harshened FGM penalty after law amendment in April

Fri, 01 Oct 2021 - 09:18 GMT

Last week, a criminal court in Egypt ruled a “historic verdict” in an FGM case, which was seen as a victory to all victims of FGM, and a support to all efforts to eliminate this crime.

136 countries back an Egyptian int'l call to end FGM around the world

Wed, 23 Jun 2021 - 09:30 GMT

Egypt has launched an international call at the United Nations Human Rights Council aiming to put an end to Female genital mutilation (FGM).

On National Day: Int’l praise for Egypt’s experience eliminating FGM, tightening law penalty

Mon, 14 Jun 2021 - 06:03 GMT

“the political will has triumphed for the Egyptian women over these harmful practices, as the punishment was tightened for everyone who performed FGM, and for everyone who requested it.” NCW President

Egypt’s NCW launches anti-FGM campaign in Hurghada

Sat, 12 Jun 2021 - 02:09 GMT

The National Council for Women (NCW) launched a door-to-door campaign in Red Sea city of Hurghada to raise awareness on the criminalization of female genital mutilation (FGM).

Egyptian President ratifies new amendments to Penal Code on FGM

Fri, 30 Apr 2021 - 09:56 GMT

Committing the crime incurs five years of prison, and not less than seven years, if permanent damage occurs.

Egypt's parliament passes amendments to penal code on FGM

Sun, 25 Apr 2021 - 12:33 GMT

The House of Representatives passed Sunday amendments to the penal code on toughening penalties against medics who carry out female genital mutilation (FGM).

UN in Egypt supports all national efforts to end FGM

Wed, 07 Apr 2021 - 10:23 GMT

These newly adopted measures are a result of strategic and significant advocacy and coordination

Egypt toughens penalties imposed on medics who carry out FGM

Mon, 29 Mar 2021 - 02:43 GMT

The House of Representatives Approved Sunday toughening the penalties imposed on medics who carry out Female Genital Mutilation (FGM).

Egypt’s Senate approves new anti-FGM bill

Sun, 21 Mar 2021 - 04:16 GMT

The new amendments stipulated that whoever conducts female gentile mutilation by removing part of the female’s genitals or modifying, mutilating, or inflicting injuries to those organs shall be punished with imprisonment for a period of no less than five years.

Egypt keen on continuing efforts to eliminate FGM phenomenon

Sat, 06 Feb 2021 - 12:48 GMT

This came during a celebration marking the International Day of Zero Tolerance for Female Genital Mutilation organized by the United Nations.

What you need to know about Egypt’s efforts to eradicate FGM

Fri, 05 Feb 2021 - 02:09 GMT

On Thursday, the National Committee for the Eradication of FGM, co-chaired by the National Council for Childhood and Motherhood and the National Council for Women, held a virtual meeting with the participation of members of the committee in addition to representatives of development partners.

Egypt celebrates international day of zero tolerance for FGM

Thu, 04 Feb 2021 - 09:48 GMT

On the occasion of the international day of zero tolerance for female genital mutilation FGM, 6 February, the National Committee for the Eradication of FGM, co-chaired by the National Council for Childhood and Motherhood and the National Council for Women, held a virtual meeting today with the participation of members of the committee in addition to representatives of development partners.

NCW’s Maya Morsy appeals to parliament to quickly pass Egypt’s new FGM law

Tue, 02 Feb 2021 - 12:21 GMT

This comes in a quick response to a recent case of a 15 year old girl who arrived at a hospital after being subject to FGM; the father and the nurse were arrested and remain in custody pending investigations.

Egypt’s Cabinet approves new amendments imposing harsher penalty for FGM

Thu, 21 Jan 2021 - 02:23 GMT

The new amendments stipulated that whoever conducts female gentile mutilation by removing part of the female’s genitals or modifying, mutilating, or inflicting injuries to those organs shall be punished with imprisonment for a period of no less than five years.

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