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In: Fatwa, female genital mutilation, FGM, Health, Iraq, Kurdistan Regional Goverment, Middle East/N. Africa, Press release, Reproductive Choices and Sexual Autonomy, Sexual and Reproductive Health, Sexual Violence, Women’s Status in the Family and Legal Status, Women's Rights

A Kurdistan Regional Government (KRG) law that bans female genital mutilation (FGM) is a crucial step in eradicating the practice. The Family Violence Bill, approved by the Kurdistan parliament on June 21, 2011, i…Continue Reading

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In: Asia, Bangladesh, cruel punishment, Fatwa, gender-based violence, Health, Press release, shalish, Violence Against Women, Women & Girls, Women’s Status in the Family and Legal Status, Women's Rights

The Bangladesh government should take urgent measures to make sure that religious fatwas and traditional dispute resolution methods do not result in extrajudicial punishments, Human Rights Watch said today. The g…Continue Reading