[Female genital mutilations: ethical and forensic medicine aspects]

Med Secoli. 2004;16(1):71-86.
[Article in Italian]

Abstract

The female genital mutilation involves both anthropological and ethical aspects as well as legal issues: because the spreading of population from Africa and Middle East to Western countries, the problem is world wide considered by both International (e.g. WHO, UNICEF, UNFPA) and National Authorities. The Italian Parliament are now examining many proposal of law to prevent the female genital mutilations.

Publication types

  • English Abstract
  • Historical Article

MeSH terms

  • Anthropology, Cultural
  • Circumcision, Female* / ethics
  • Circumcision, Female* / history
  • Circumcision, Female* / legislation & jurisprudence
  • Female
  • Forensic Medicine*
  • Global Health
  • History, 20th Century
  • Humans
  • Italy