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"Mr President, I voted in favour of this resolution because female genital mutilation is a barbaric practice that is unacceptable in the 21st century. Its consequences are devastating for the physical and mental health of women and can lead to very serious health problems and even death. Although there are laws that prohibit female genital mutilation, it continues to be practised in many parts of the world, threatening to affect 3 million women annually. And some cases occur within the European Union. Even as we speak, a couple is standing trial in France for having mutilated their four daughters.
I call on the Commission to make the prevention of these practices a priority, as part of an overall strategy for combating violence against women. I hope the United Nations General Assembly will adopt the resolution on this topic. I wish to emphasise the importance of information campaigns on risks and consequences."@en1
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