Medical Chamber Vienna, Weihburggasse 10-12, 1010 Vienna / online,
03/06/2026 09:00
03/06/2026 17:00

Ending FGM/C - what works?

Global Guidelines, perspectives and learnings from the DACH region.
Female Genital Mutilation/ Cutting (FGM/C) is a significant but often overlooked health, social, and human rights issue in Europe, requiring interdisciplinary action. This conference brings together professionals from the DACH region (Germany, Austria, Switzerland) for the first time to exchange experiences and develop joint strategies. The event is aimed at doctors, especially those in the fields of pediatrics, gynecology and obstetrics, as well as all healthcare professionals.

Highlights:

Federal Minister Claudia Bauer: Federal Ministry for Europe, Integration and Family, Federal Chancellery (Vienna, Austria)
Christina Pallitto, PhD: Scientist and Harmful Practices Lead, World Health Organization (WHO) (Geneva, Switzerland)
Professor Jasmine Abdulcadir: Head of the Gynecology and Obstetrics Emergency Unit, Geneva University Hospitals/University of Geneva
(Geneva, Switzerland)
Mag.a Hilde Wolf, MBA, and Umyma El-Jelede, MBBS (Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery): FGM/C Coordination Office Austria (Vienna, Austria)

Goals:

  • Exchange of practical knowledge and experience
  • Discussion of current developments regarding FGM
  • Elaboration on joint approaches for prevention, care, and support
  • Strengthening collaboration within the DACH region

Ending FGM/C - what works?

Medical Chamber Vienna, Weihburggasse 10-12, 1010 Vienna / online,

03/06/2026 09:00

03/06/2026 17:00

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https://www.female-genital-cutting.ch/network/events/article/ending-fgmc-what-works

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