Intensifying global efforts for the elimination of female genital mutilation 2016, para. 5
Paragraph
Original document
Document type
Resolution
Paragraph text
Also urges States to complement punitive measures with awareness-raising and educational activities designed to promote a process of consensus towards the elimination of female genital mutilation, and further urges States to protect and support women and girls who have been subjected to female genital mutilation and those at risk, including by developing social and psychological support services and care and appropriate remedies, and to take measures to improve their health, including sexual and reproductive health, in order to assist women and girls who are subjected to the practice;
Document legal status
Negotiated soft law
Document body
United Nations General Assembly
Document means of adoption
Consensus
Topic(s)
Education
Harmful Practices
Health
Person(s) affected
Girls
Women
Document year
2016
Paragraph type
OP
Reference
UNGA resolution, Intensifying global efforts for the elimination of female genital mutilation (2016), A/RES/71/168, OP 5.