HRES 106
Denouncing female genital mutilation/cutting as a violation of the human rights of women and girls and urging the international community and the Federal Government to increase efforts to eliminate the harmful practice.
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This resolution expresses concern about female genital mutilation/cutting (FGM/C) as a violation of human rights and urges greater international and U.S. government efforts to eliminate this harmful practice. It highlights the widespread nature of FGM/C, its negative health consequences, and its connection to gender inequality. The resolution specifically calls on the State Department and USAID to integrate efforts to combat FGM/C into their existing programs.
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Ann M. Kuster
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