more-inA report on the practice of female genital mutilation (FGM) released on Tuesday looks at the psychological trauma and physical scars faced by the victims, and the legal aspects that could be weaved in to stop the practice completely. While a large number of countries have banned the practice, India does not have a law on the same. “Our report is like a blueprint on the legal aspects of khatna. Senior advocate Indira Jaising of Lawyers Collective said that this is for the first time that FGM was being talked about openly. “Now it is up to the Women and Child Development ministry to demonstrate its commitment towards the rights of women.

Source: The Hindu May 23, 2017 17:00 UTC