Health Policy
Volume 70, Issue 2, 2004, Pages 151-162

Female genital mutilation, asylum seekers and refugees: The need for an integrated European Union agenda (Article)

Powell R.A.* , Leye E. , Jayakody A. , Mwangi-Powell F.N. , Morison L.
  • a 90 Kynaston Road, Kent BR1 5AW, Bromley, United Kingdom
  • b Intl. Centre for Reproductive Health, Ghent University, De Pintelaan 185 P3, 9000, Gent, Belgium
  • c University College of London, MS Building, Mile End Road, E1 4NS, London, United Kingdom
  • d 90 Kynaston Road, Kent BR1 5AW, Bromley, United Kingdom
  • e Infectious Disease Epidemiology Unit, Dept. of Infect. and Trop. Diseases, London Sch. Hyg. Trop. Med., K., London, United Kingdom

Abstract

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. © 2004 Elsevier Ireland Ltd. All rights reserved.

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female genital system medical research female health program Health Policy refugee female genital system mutilation European Union Circumcision, Female psychological aspect Health Services Needs and Demand Article organ injury human Humans Refugees
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DOI: 10.1016/j.healthpol.2004.02.010
ISSN: 01688510
Cited by: 18
Original Language: English