Shocking numbers: 230 million affected women worldwide!

Shocking numbers: 230 million affected women worldwide!

In a worrying global situation, over 230 million women and girls worldwide affect genital mutilation. In Germany, where such practices are illegal, a significant number of victims live, in addition, the number of unreported cases is probably even higher. Marlene Keller from the Terre de Femmes organization found that the migration movements that are primarily a role, since many women from countries such as Somalia, where almost every woman is affected, come to Germany. Despite the criminal prosecution, there are reports that this brutal practice continues to take place in this country, limited to private spaces and family structures, such as

The threat should not be underestimated: An estimated in Germany around 20,219 girls are at risk of falling victim to a mutilation. This can also be seen in the experiences of those affected, such as Nancy, who received an operation in the "Desert Flower Center" in Berlin after her injury to restore her genitals. The medical specialists under the direction of Dr. Cornelia Strunz, take care of women who have often experienced traumatic experiences; Some recently came to Germany on the run. Despite the lack of official statistics, Keller reports that there are numerous information from youth welfare offices that indicate the secret preparation of such interventions, such as ZDF

complex challenges in child protection

The inadequate information and the lack of specific training for specialists make it almost impossible to effectively stop these practices. Simone Schwarz from Saida International explains that in Germany children are often delivered to parents and their culture without adequate protective measures. The authorities seem to be overwhelmed in terms of a variety of cases that fall under the table. It remains unclear how many girls are actually considered at risk, since the mutilation is usually carried out discreetly within families, which entails both social and legal challenges. Nevertheless, the EU takes measures to punish these practices, which arouses hope of change and underlines how important the protection of women's rights at an international level is.