Kulturwochen Eritrea | Weibliche Genitalbeschneidung in Eritrea – Hoffnung auf Veränderung? Mit Dr. Fana Asefaw

In the organizer's words:

Female genital mutilation (FGM) has been handed down over many generations in Eritrea and is deeply rooted in society. Eritrea has signed several international human rights agreements that are intended to protect women and girls from
FGM. The practice of FGM is punishable by
is punishable by two to three years' imprisonment and a fine. The declared aim of the Eritrean government is to
end FGM for good by the year 2030. Dr. Fana Asefaw, a specialist in child and adolescent psychiatry and psychotherapy in Zurich, begins her presentation by explaining the situation in Eritrea. She addresses the questions: What has the ban on female circumcision changed in Eritrea? What is the health and legal situation in Europe (Switzerland/Germany)? Culturally sensitive solutions will be presented.
TABU, the specialist unit for women's health with a focus on female genital cutting and mutilation of the Diakonie Altholstein, will be present with an information stand on the evening and will be available to answer questions afterwards. TABU has released the movie "You are the key to change" in cooperation with many women, have a look. Donations from this evening will go to TABU.

This event is organized in cooperation with TABU - Fachstelle Frauengesundheit mit dem Schwerpunkt weibliche Genitalbeschneidung und -vermümmelung der Diakonie Altholstein.

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In cooperation with many women, TABU has released the film"You are the key to change", take a look.