Changing harmful cultural practices; the role of the authorities

Westendorp, I. (Speaker)

International and European Law
Maastricht Centre for Human Rights

Activity: Talk or presentation (speaker at event) › Talk or presentation › Academic

Description

Is Female Genital Cosmetic Surgery a harmful cultural practice? Is it in similar to Female Genital Mutilation/Cutting? If so, what are the States' obligations under article 5 of the Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination Against Women?

Period	20 Sep 2019
Held at	RS: FdR Institute MCfHR
Degree of Recognition	National

Keywords

Female Genital Mutilation/Cutting; Female Genital Cosmetic Surgery; harmful cultural practices