The International Day of Peace: What Does it Mean for Syria?
On the 21st of September of every year, the [...]
Female Genital Mutilation
Mr. Leader, I know that you won't be able to give us an answer today, but I am asking you to conduct an inquiry on female genital mutilation and to come back to this chamber with an answer as soon as possible. As you know, I am working on the problem of female genital mutilation. I would like to know whether the Department of Justice has taken measures to prosecute the alleged offenders or whether it intends to adopt any such measures.
International Women’s Day
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Rwanda and the Central African Republic
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Third Reading – Bill S-7 – Zero Tolerance for Barbaric Cultural Practices Act
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Women’s Rights, Peace and Security Forum
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Second Reading – Bill S-7 – Zero Tolerance for Barbaric Cultural Practices Act
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Peace Talks – Protection of Syrian Children
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International Day of Zero Tolerance to Female Genital Mutilation
Today, February 6, 2014, marks the United Nations International Day [...]
International Day of Zero Tolerance to Female Genital Mutilation
Honourable senators, today, February 6, marks the United Nations International Day of Zero Tolerance to Female Genital Mutilation. Female genital mutilation is a practice that historically has victimized roughly 125 million women and girls. It is a procedure that involves the partial or complete removal of a female's external genitalia. As Canadians, we acknowledge that female genital mutilation is a form of child abuse. As a country we have taken steps to speak out against this practice. Unfortunately, in spite of our efforts, over 30 million girls continue to be at risk, as female genital mutilation is still practised today.