Żminijietna – Voice of the Left fully
agrees with the new guidelines for support presented by Labour MP Dr Chris
Fearne, as these go in line with the European Commissions’ plan in developing a
multidisciplinary cooperation in the fields of health, education, judiciary,
social services and child protection.
“According to
Labour MP Dr. Chris Fearne, who is also piloting the bill for the
criminalization of female genital mutilation, children of these migrants living
in Malta may be at a higher risk of undergoing the procedure.
As estimated most
of the female asylum seekers who came to Malta, were from countries where
genital mutilation is often practiced. Further on, it may be difficult to
establish the number of girls who may be at risk and there is lack of evidence
on the circumstances of mutilations carried out on girls living in the EU. Studies
show that many survivors from the practice of female genital mutilation may go
through short and long term consequences after this procedure”.
Żminijietna believes that “children at
risk should be placed under care order if need be. Also NGOS, Government
agencies, police and health care professionals working with migrant communities
should be provided with guidelines on how to deal with such situations.
The European
Commission is also of the opinion that though health services are being
sufficiently provided, there may be a lack of holistic approach, including
psychological and post traumatic support for victims. Victims need to be
supported.
Press Release 15-2-14
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