Female Genital Mutilation in the 21st Century: Medical, Legal, and Ethical Perspectives

The practice of female genital mutilation remains a taboo in the 21st century. A heavy silence surrounds these practices, to the extent that those affected do not dare to speak out. Yet field studies show that these practices continue to persist, even on European soil.

Organized by the Montpellier Criminal Law and Forensic Sciences Team (EDPFM), the conference aims to bring together diverse perspectives on the practice of female genital mutilation, focusing on two dimensions of analysis: theoretical and empirical considerations, and domestic and international perspectives. On a topic that is rarely addressed in its own right, the symposium will provide an overview of the current state of the issue and outline medical, legal, and ethical perspectives through insightful presentations by academics and professionals.