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GENITAL MUTILATION [12 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2009-11-23
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Sociology of Women
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- genital excision ritual
1, record 1, English, genital%20excision%20ritual
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- genital mutilation ritual 2, record 1, English, genital%20mutilation%20%20ritual
correct
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Extensive genital damage, including that resulting from genital excision rituals as practiced in Sierra Leone, increases girls’ vulnerability to STDs and HIV/AIDS. 1, record 1, English, - genital%20excision%20ritual
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Sociologie des femmes
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- rituel d'excision
1, record 1, French, rituel%20d%27excision
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Les lésions génitales, notamment celles associées aux rituels d'excision tels que pratiqués en Sierra Leone, rendent les filles plus vulnérables aux MTS et au VIH/sida. 1, record 1, French, - rituel%20d%27excision
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2008-10-24
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Genitourinary Surgery
- Genitourinary Tract
- Sociology of Women
- Health Law
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- female genital mutilation
1, record 2, English, female%20genital%20mutilation
correct, see observation
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
- FGM 2, record 2, English, FGM
correct
Record 2, Synonyms, English
- female genital cutting 3, record 2, English, female%20genital%20cutting
correct
- FGC 3, record 2, English, FGC
correct
- FGC 3, record 2, English, FGC
- female circumcision 4, record 2, English, female%20circumcision
see observation
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Female genital cutting (FGC) is the collective name given to traditional practices that involve the partial or total cutting away of the female external genitalia or other injury to the female genitals, whether for cultural or other non-therapeutic reasons. 5, record 2, English, - female%20genital%20mutilation
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The extensive literature on the subject, the support of international organizations, and the emergence of local groups working against the continuation practices appear to suggest that an international consensus has been reached. The terminology used to refer to these surgeries has changed, and the clearly disapproving and powerfully evocative expression of "female genital mutilation" has now all but replaced the possibly inaccurate, but relatively less value-laden term of "female circumcision". 6, record 2, English, - female%20genital%20mutilation
Record 2, Key term(s)
- genital mutilation
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Chirurgie génito-urinaire
- Appareil génito-urinaire
- Sociologie des femmes
- Droit de la santé
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- mutilation génitale des femmes
1, record 2, French, mutilation%20g%C3%A9nitale%20des%20femmes
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
- MGF 2, record 2, French, MGF
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Synonyms, French
- mutilation des organes génitaux de la femme 3, record 2, French, mutilation%20des%20organes%20g%C3%A9nitaux%20de%20la%20femme
correct, feminine noun
- mutilation génitale féminine 4, record 2, French, mutilation%20g%C3%A9nitale%20f%C3%A9minine
correct, feminine noun
- mutilation sexuelle féminine 5, record 2, French, mutilation%20sexuelle%20f%C3%A9minine
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Les mutilations sexuelles féminines [...] recouvrent toutes les interventions incluant l'ablation partielle ou totale des organes génitaux externes de la femme ou la lésion des organes génitaux féminins pratiquée pour des raisons culturelles ou religieuses ou pour toute autre raison non thérapeutique. 5, record 2, French, - mutilation%20g%C3%A9nitale%20des%20femmes
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 CONT
Le Collège des médecins et chirurgiens de l'Ontario a adopté, en 1992, une politique qui interdit la MGF [mutilation génitale féminine], déclarant que les médecins qui effectuent cette opération seront poursuivis pour inconduite professionnelle. Il en va de même dans cette province pour l'infibulation. 6, record 2, French, - mutilation%20g%C3%A9nitale%20des%20femmes
Record 2, Key term(s)
- mutilation génitale
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Cirugía genitourinaria
- Aparato genitourinario
- Sociología de la mujer
- Derecho de salud
Record 2, Main entry term, Spanish
- mutilación genital femenina
1, record 2, Spanish, mutilaci%C3%B3n%20genital%20femenina
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 2, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2007-09-26
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Federal Government Bodies and Committees (Canadian)
- The Genitals
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- Federal Interdepartmental Working Group on Female Genital Mutilation
1, record 3, English, Federal%20Interdepartmental%20Working%20Group%20on%20Female%20Genital%20Mutilation
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Chaired by Health Canada, with representatives from the Department of Justice, Canadian Heritage, Citizenship and Immigration Canada, Status of Women Canada and Human Resources Development Canada, this Federal Working Group is currently examining the development of public and professional educational materials on the practice of FGM (female genital mutilation) in Canada. 1, record 3, English, - Federal%20Interdepartmental%20Working%20Group%20on%20Female%20Genital%20Mutilation
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Organismes et comités fédéraux (Gouvernement canadien)
- Organes génitaux
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- Groupe de travail fédéral interministériel sur la mutilation génitale des femmes
1, record 3, French, Groupe%20de%20travail%20f%C3%A9d%C3%A9ral%20interminist%C3%A9riel%20sur%20la%20mutilation%20g%C3%A9nitale%20des%20femmes
correct, masculine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Présidé par Santé Canada et comptant des représentants du ministère de la Justice, de Patrimoine canadien, de Citoyenneté et Immigration Canada, de Condition féminine Canada et de Développement des ressources humaines Canada, ce groupe de travail fédéral examine actuellement l'élaboration de documents d'information à l'intention du public et des professionnels sur la MOGF (mutilation d'organes génitaux des femmes) au Canada. 1, record 3, French, - Groupe%20de%20travail%20f%C3%A9d%C3%A9ral%20interminist%C3%A9riel%20sur%20la%20mutilation%20g%C3%A9nitale%20des%20femmes
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 2003-11-24
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- International Bodies and Committees
- The Genitals
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- Inter-Agency Working Group on Female Genital Mutilation 1, record 4, English, Inter%2DAgency%20Working%20Group%20on%20Female%20Genital%20Mutilation
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
Record 4, Key term(s)
- Interagency Working Group on Female Genital Mutilation
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Organismes et comités internationaux
- Organes génitaux
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- Groupe de travail inter-institutions sur les mutilations génitales des femmes
1, record 4, French, Groupe%20de%20travail%20inter%2Dinstitutions%20sur%20les%20mutilations%20g%C3%A9nitales%20des%20femmes
masculine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record 4, Key term(s)
- Groupe de travail interinstitutions sur les mutilations génitales des femmes
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Organismos y comités internacionales
- Órganos genitales
Record 4, Main entry term, Spanish
- Grupo de trabajo interinstitucional sobre la mutilación genital de la mujer
1, record 4, Spanish, Grupo%20de%20trabajo%20interinstitucional%20sobre%20la%20mutilaci%C3%B3n%20genital%20de%20la%20mujer
masculine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 4, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - internal organization data 1999-09-16
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Titles of Reports
- The Genitals
- Sociology (General)
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- Female Genital Mutilation and Health Care : An Exploration of the Needs and Roles of Affected Communities and Health Care Providers in Canada 1, record 5, English, Female%20Genital%20Mutilation%20and%20Health%20Care%20%3A%20An%20Exploration%20of%20the%20Needs%20and%20Roles%20of%20Affected%20Communities%20and%20Health%20Care%20Providers%20in%20Canada
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Record 5, Key term(s)
- Female Genital Mutilation and Health Care-An Exploration of the Needs and Roles of Affected Communities and Health Care Providers in Canada
- Female Genital Mutilation and Health Care
- An Exploration of the Needs and Roles of Affected Communities and Health Care Providers in Canada
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Titres de rapports
- Organes génitaux
- Sociologie (Généralités)
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- La mutilation des organes génitaux féminins et les soins de santé : une analyse des besoins et des rôles des communautés concernées et des intervenants en santé au Canada
1, record 5, French, La%20mutilation%20des%20organes%20g%C3%A9nitaux%20f%C3%A9minins%20et%20les%20soins%20de%20sant%C3%A9%20%3A%20une%20analyse%20des%20besoins%20et%20des%20r%C3%B4les%20des%20communaut%C3%A9s%20concern%C3%A9es%20et%20des%20intervenants%20en%20sant%C3%A9%20au%20Canada
feminine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Compte rendu de recherche, 1999. 1, record 5, French, - La%20mutilation%20des%20organes%20g%C3%A9nitaux%20f%C3%A9minins%20et%20les%20soins%20de%20sant%C3%A9%20%3A%20une%20analyse%20des%20besoins%20et%20des%20r%C3%B4les%20des%20communaut%C3%A9s%20concern%C3%A9es%20et%20des%20intervenants%20en%20sant%C3%A9%20au%20Canada
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Source(s) : Groupe de travail interministériel fédéral sur la mutilation génitale des femmes. 1, record 5, French, - La%20mutilation%20des%20organes%20g%C3%A9nitaux%20f%C3%A9minins%20et%20les%20soins%20de%20sant%C3%A9%20%3A%20une%20analyse%20des%20besoins%20et%20des%20r%C3%B4les%20des%20communaut%C3%A9s%20concern%C3%A9es%20et%20des%20intervenants%20en%20sant%C3%A9%20au%20Canada
Record 5, Key term(s)
- La mutilation des organes génitaux féminins et les soins de santé - une analyse des besoins et des rôles des communautés concernées et des intervenants en santé au Canada
- La mutilation des organes génitaux féminins et les soins de santé
- Une analyse des besoins et des rôles des communautés concernées et des intervenants en santé au Canada
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record 6 - internal organization data 1999-09-16
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Titles of Documents and Works
- Genitourinary Tract
- The Genitals
- Sociology (General)
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- Female Genital Mutilation-Work Manual 1, record 6, English, Female%20Genital%20Mutilation%2DWork%20Manual
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
Record 6, Synonyms, English
Record 6, Textual support, English
Record 6, Key term(s)
- Female Genital Mutilation
- Female Genital Mutilation : Work Manual
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Titres de documents et d'œuvres
- Appareil génito-urinaire
- Organes génitaux
- Sociologie (Généralités)
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- Mutilation des organes génitaux féminins - Manuel de travail
1, record 6, French, Mutilation%20des%20organes%20g%C3%A9nitaux%20f%C3%A9minins%20%2D%20Manuel%20de%20travail
feminine noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
Record 6, Synonyms, French
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Manuel préparé par l'Organisation nationale des femmes immigrantes et des femmes appartenant à une minorité visible du Canada. 1, record 6, French, - Mutilation%20des%20organes%20g%C3%A9nitaux%20f%C3%A9minins%20%2D%20Manuel%20de%20travail
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Source(s) : Bureau pour la santé des femmes, Santé Canada. 1, record 6, French, - Mutilation%20des%20organes%20g%C3%A9nitaux%20f%C3%A9minins%20%2D%20Manuel%20de%20travail
Record 6, Key term(s)
- Mutilation des organes génitaux féminins
- Mutilation des organes génitaux féminins : Manuel de travail
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
Record 7 - internal organization data 1997-10-03
Record 7, English
Record 7, Subject field(s)
- Titles of Federal Laws and Regulations (Canadian)
- Federal Laws and Legal Documents
- Social Law
Record 7, Main entry term, English
- An Act to amend the Criminal Code(child prostitution, child sex tourism, criminal harassment and female genital mutilation)
1, record 7, English, An%20Act%20to%20amend%20the%20Criminal%20Code%28child%20prostitution%2C%20child%20sex%20tourism%2C%20criminal%20harassment%20and%20female%20genital%20mutilation%29
correct, Canada
Record 7, Abbreviations, English
Record 7, Synonyms, English
Record 7, Textual support, English
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Bill C-27 assented to 25th April, 1997. 1, record 7, English, - An%20Act%20to%20amend%20the%20Criminal%20Code%28child%20prostitution%2C%20child%20sex%20tourism%2C%20criminal%20harassment%20and%20female%20genital%20mutilation%29
Record 7, French
Record 7, Domaine(s)
- Titres de lois et de règlements fédéraux canadiens
- Lois et documents juridiques fédéraux
- Droit social
Record 7, Main entry term, French
- Loi modifiant le Code criminel (prostitution chez les enfants, tourisme sexuel impliquant des enfants, harcèlement criminel et mutilation d'organes génitaux féminins)
1, record 7, French, Loi%20modifiant%20le%20Code%20criminel%20%28prostitution%20chez%20les%20enfants%2C%20tourisme%20sexuel%20impliquant%20des%20enfants%2C%20harc%C3%A8lement%20criminel%20et%20mutilation%20d%27organes%20g%C3%A9nitaux%20f%C3%A9minins%29
correct, feminine noun, Canada
Record 7, Abbreviations, French
Record 7, Synonyms, French
Record 7, Textual support, French
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Projet de loi C-27 sanctionné le 25 avril 1997. 1, record 7, French, - Loi%20modifiant%20le%20Code%20criminel%20%28prostitution%20chez%20les%20enfants%2C%20tourisme%20sexuel%20impliquant%20des%20enfants%2C%20harc%C3%A8lement%20criminel%20et%20mutilation%20d%27organes%20g%C3%A9nitaux%20f%C3%A9minins%29
Record 7, Spanish
Record 7, Textual support, Spanish
Record 8 - internal organization data 1997-02-13
Record 8, English
Record 8, Subject field(s)
- Titles of Monographs
- Sociology of Women
- Anthropology
Record 8, Main entry term, English
- Female Genital Mutilation : report on Consultations held in Ottawa and Montreal
1, record 8, English, Female%20Genital%20Mutilation%20%3A%20report%20on%20Consultations%20held%20in%20Ottawa%20and%20Montreal
correct, Canada
Record 8, Abbreviations, English
Record 8, Synonyms, English
Record 8, Textual support, English
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 OBS
By Hussein & Shermarke, 1995. 1, record 8, English, - Female%20Genital%20Mutilation%20%3A%20report%20on%20Consultations%20held%20in%20Ottawa%20and%20Montreal
Record 8, French
Record 8, Domaine(s)
- Titres de monographies
- Sociologie des femmes
- Anthropologie
Record 8, Main entry term, French
- La mutilation des organes génitaux féminins : Rapport sur les consultations tenues à Ottawa et Montréal
1, record 8, French, La%20mutilation%20des%20organes%20g%C3%A9nitaux%20f%C3%A9minins%20%3A%20Rapport%20sur%20les%20consultations%20tenues%20%C3%A0%20Ottawa%20et%20Montr%C3%A9al
correct, Canada
Record 8, Abbreviations, French
Record 8, Synonyms, French
Record 8, Textual support, French
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Par Hussein & Shermarke, 1995. 1, record 8, French, - La%20mutilation%20des%20organes%20g%C3%A9nitaux%20f%C3%A9minins%20%3A%20Rapport%20sur%20les%20consultations%20tenues%20%C3%A0%20Ottawa%20et%20Montr%C3%A9al
Record 8, Spanish
Record 8, Textual support, Spanish
Record 9 - internal organization data 1996-07-02
Record 9, English
Record 9, Subject field(s)
- Titles of Federal Laws and Regulations (Canadian)
Record 9, Main entry term, English
- An Act to amend the Criminal Code(genital mutilation of female persons)
1, record 9, English, An%20Act%20to%20amend%20the%20Criminal%20Code%28genital%20mutilation%20of%20female%20persons%29
correct, Canada
Record 9, Abbreviations, English
Record 9, Synonyms, English
Record 9, Key term(s)
- Bill C-235
Record 9, French
Record 9, Domaine(s)
- Titres de lois et de règlements fédéraux canadiens
Record 9, Main entry term, French
- Loi modifiant le Code criminel (mutilation génitale des personnes du sexe féminin)
1, record 9, French, Loi%20modifiant%20le%20Code%20criminel%20%28mutilation%20g%C3%A9nitale%20des%20personnes%20du%20sexe%20f%C3%A9minin%29
correct, Canada
Record 9, Abbreviations, French
Record 9, Synonyms, French
Record 9, Textual support, French
Record 9, Key term(s)
- Projet de loi C-235
Record 9, Spanish
Record 9, Textual support, Spanish
Record 10 - internal organization data 1996-01-19
Record 10, English
Record 10, Subject field(s)
- Titles of Federal Laws and Regulations (Canadian)
- Criminology
Record 10, Main entry term, English
- An Act to amend the Criminal Code(child prostitution, criminal harassment and female genital mutilation) 1, record 10, English, An%20Act%20to%20amend%20the%20Criminal%20Code%28child%20prostitution%2C%20criminal%20harassment%20and%20female%20genital%20mutilation%29
Record 10, Abbreviations, English
Record 10, Synonyms, English
Record 10, Textual support, English
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Record 10, French
Record 10, Domaine(s)
- Titres de lois et de règlements fédéraux canadiens
- Criminologie
Record 10, Main entry term, French
- Loi modifiant le Code criminel (prostitution chez les jeunes, harcèlement criminel et mutilation d'organes génitaux féminins)
1, record 10, French, Loi%20modifiant%20le%20Code%20criminel%20%28prostitution%20chez%20les%20jeunes%2C%20harc%C3%A8lement%20criminel%20et%20mutilation%20d%27organes%20g%C3%A9nitaux%20f%C3%A9minins%29
feminine noun
Record 10, Abbreviations, French
Record 10, Synonyms, French
Record 10, Textual support, French
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Projet de loi C-119. Première lecture le 14 décembre 1995. 1, record 10, French, - Loi%20modifiant%20le%20Code%20criminel%20%28prostitution%20chez%20les%20jeunes%2C%20harc%C3%A8lement%20criminel%20et%20mutilation%20d%27organes%20g%C3%A9nitaux%20f%C3%A9minins%29
Record 10, Spanish
Record 10, Textual support, Spanish
Record 11 - internal organization data 1995-05-20
Record 11, English
Record 11, Subject field(s)
- Federal Government Bodies and Committees (Canadian)
- Criminology
Record 11, Main entry term, English
- Interdepartmental Ad Hoc Working Group on Female Genital Mutilation 1, record 11, English, Interdepartmental%20Ad%20Hoc%20Working%20Group%20on%20Female%20Genital%20Mutilation
Record 11, Abbreviations, English
Record 11, Synonyms, English
Record 11, French
Record 11, Domaine(s)
- Organismes et comités fédéraux (Gouvernement canadien)
- Criminologie
Record 11, Main entry term, French
- Groupe de travail interministériel spécial sur la mutilation des organes génitaux féminins
1, record 11, French, Groupe%20de%20travail%20interminist%C3%A9riel%20sp%C3%A9cial%20sur%20la%20mutilation%20des%20organes%20g%C3%A9nitaux%20f%C3%A9minins
masculine noun
Record 11, Abbreviations, French
Record 11, Synonyms, French
Record 11, Textual support, French
Record 11, Spanish
Record 11, Textual support, Spanish
Record 12 - internal organization data 1993-11-30
Record 12, English
Record 12, Subject field(s)
- Titles of Documents and Works
Record 12, Main entry term, English
- Female Genital Mutilation
1, record 12, English, Female%20Genital%20Mutilation
correct, Canada
Record 12, Abbreviations, English
Record 12, Synonyms, English
Record 12, Textual support, English
Record number: 12, Textual support number: 1 OBS
A Policy Statement of The Society of Obstetricians and Gyneacologists of Canada (SOGC). 1, record 12, English, - Female%20Genital%20Mutilation
Record 12, French
Record 12, Domaine(s)
- Titres de documents et d'œuvres
Record 12, Main entry term, French
- La mutilation des organes génitaux de la femme
1, record 12, French, La%20mutilation%20des%20organes%20g%C3%A9nitaux%20de%20la%20femme
correct, Canada
Record 12, Abbreviations, French
Record 12, Synonyms, French
Record 12, Textual support, French
Record number: 12, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Une Déclaration de principe de la SOGC. 1, record 12, French, - La%20mutilation%20des%20organes%20g%C3%A9nitaux%20de%20la%20femme
Record 12, Spanish
Record 12, Textual support, Spanish
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