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Contact: alexia.sabbe@ugent.be

 

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            INTERNATIONAL CENTRE FOR REPRODUCTIVE HEALTH

 

 

 

 

 

EUROPEAN COMMISSION DAPHNE PROGRAMME II

 

 

 

INTERNATIONAL SYMPOSIUM:

 

"Towards an improved enforcement of FGM-legislation in Europe: Dissemination of lessons learned and capacity building of actors in the legal and paralegal field"

 

                                                                                                                                               

Ghent,Monasterium PoortAckere, 18 May 2009

 

 

 

               

With the support of the European Commission, Daphne programme to combat violence against children, young people and women

 

Background

This research project, which is the follow-up of a previous project on legislation regarding Female Genital Mutilation (FGM) in Europe, has reached its final stage. The International Symposium is organised to present the results of the research project on improving enforcement of FGM-legislation in Europe.

 

Research shows that the implementation of criminal and child protection laws on FGM is a complex matter. Developing legislation alone is not sufficient.

This project aimed at tackling the problem by enhancing the capacities of key professionals to identify and properly deal with FGM in 5 EU countries.[1][1] Through workshops for professionals from various sectors, information and training was provided. Simultaneously, the workshops gave country-specific feedback on obstacles for implementing the laws. By disseminating the results at European level, practical recommendations resulting from these workshops are helpful for other member states.

In addition, an extensive review of laws on FGM in countries of the European Union, including the new member states, was performed.

 

This project is carried out by the International Centre for Reproductive Health, Ghent University, Belgium, in partnership with:

            - University of Valencia, Human Rights Institute, Spain (José García Añón)

            - Foundation for Women's Health, Research and Development - FORWARD, UK (Naana Otoo-                     Oyortey)

            - Malmö University, Health and Science, Sweden (Sara Johnsdotter)

            - Commission pour l'Abolition des Mutilations Sexuelles - CAMS, France (Linda Weil-Curiel)

 

Draft Program - Monday 18 May 2009

9:00 - 9:30                    Welcome note by Prof. Dr. Marleen Temmerman, Director of ICRH

 

9:30 - 10:00                  Introduction and presentation of the Daphne Project by Dr. Els Leye (ICRH):

                                      Overview of objectives, methodology and timeframe

 

10:00 - 10:30                Presentation: Comparative Analysis of the Legal Framework in European                                      countries             

 

10:30 - 11:00                Coffee break

 

11:00 - 12:30                Analysis and recommendations of country workshops

                                                - United Kingdom: FGM and Asylum

                                                - Sweden: Genital examination

                                                - France: Structure for law enforcement

 

12:30 - 14:00                Lunch break

 

14:00 - 15:00                Analysis and recommendations of country workshops (continued)

                                                - Belgium: Child protection

                                                - Spain: Penal law, asylum, protocol

 

15:00 - 15:30                Questions and discussion

 

15:30 - 16:00                Presentation of country assessment tool and future plans

 

16:00 - 16:30                Coffee break

 

16:30 - 17:45                Conclusions

 

Practical

The venue for the International Symposium is "Monasterium PoortAckere" in Ghent, Belgium.  More information is available on the following website:

http://www.monasterium.be/zalen.php?taal=eng

 

Accommodation and travel costs will be paid by ICRH.

 

Please confirm you participation by sending an email to alexia.sabbe@ugent.be  by April 20th, 2009. After confirmation we will be in touch with you for the travel and accommodation arrangements.

 

If you have any questions or concerns, please contact Alexia Sabbe by phone (+32(0)9.332.35.64) or by email alexia.sabbe@ugent.be

 







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[1][1] Belgium, France, Spain, Sweden and the UK.