Female genital mutilation, asylum seekers and refugees: the need for an integrated European Union agenda

Asylum seekers and refugees (ASRs) are a heterogeneous population with distinct physical and psychological needs. ASRs with additional health needs are girls and women who have undergone, or are at risk of undergoing, female genital mutilation (FGM). Across the European Union (EU), variation exists...

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Published in:Health policy (Amsterdam) 2004-11, Vol.70 (2), p.151-162
Main Authors: Powell, Richard A., Leye, Els, Jayakody, Amanda, Mwangi-Powell, Faith N., Morison, Linda
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Asylum
Asylum, Right of
Circumcision, Female
Europe
European Union
Female
Genital mutilation
Health
Health administration
Health Policy
Health Services Needs and Demand
Humans
Medical care
Mental health
Physical and mental fitness
Policy studies
Public health
Refugees
Refugees - legislation & jurisprudence
Women
Women refugees
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Summary:Asylum seekers and refugees (ASRs) are a heterogeneous population with distinct physical and psychological needs. ASRs with additional health needs are girls and women who have undergone, or are at risk of undergoing, female genital mutilation (FGM). Across the European Union (EU), variation exists in Member States’ anti-FGM and asylum legislation, the rigour of existing research programmes, and the operational coherence of the multiple agencies combating the practice. ASRs’ needs are, consequently, not being addressed satisfactorily. This paper proposes an integrated future agenda, applicable in all EU countries, capable of meeting these girls’ and women’s needs.
ISSN:0168-8510
1872-6054
DOI:10.1016/j.healthpol.2004.02.010