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"I voted for the motion for an EP resolution on ending female genital mutilation, because this practice is an abuse with serious consequences that affects 140 million women and girls today. According to the World Health Organisation, at least 500 000 women and girls in Europe are living with female genital mutilation and an estimated 180 000 girls are at risk. According to experts, these figures are underestimated and do not take into account second-generation or undocumented migrants. Any form of female genital mutilation is an act of violence against women and girls and constitutes a violation of their fundamental rights, particularly the right to personal integrity and security and the right to physical and mental health. I call on Member States to continue to ratify international instruments and implement them through comprehensive legislation that prohibits all forms of female genital mutilation and provides for effective sanctions against the perpetrators of this practice. I call on the Commission to make it a priority to end violence against women and girls and, through the allocation of appropriate financial resources, to actively support targeted and innovative programmes both within the EU and in third countries."@en1
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