Copyright notice: Amnesty International
Press Release
5 Feburary 2010
Female genital mutilation (FGM) is a violation of human rights affecting an estimated 500,000 women and girls in Europe and putting another 180,000 girls at risk each year. In advance of International Day of Zero Tolerance on FGM on 6 February, the Amnesty International Ireland-led END FGM European Campaign has called on European leaders to support its strategy to protect young girls and women affected by FGM.
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The right to health and the right to housing are human rights. The Irish government has signed up to these rights. One method of holding the government accountable on what it actually delivers is the reporting process.
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Date: 8 February 2010
Venue: Irish Aid Centre on O'Connell Street, Dublin
Time: 7pm
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