ABA Webinar: Female Genital Mutilation – A Local Problem

Description

This webinar will provide an introduction to female genital mutilation/cutting (FGM/C) in the U.S., where and why it happens, related laws, and best practices when working with survivors and those at risk of FGM/C. This webinar will also provide a discussion with an attorney from the Department of Justice and from the Cobb County, Georgia District Attorney’s office with FGM/C case experience, as well as a federal Appellate Immigration Judge about FGM as a basis for asylum.

Author

AHA Foundation

Resource Type

Webinars

Geographical Scope

United States

Year

2022

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