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Female genital mutilation/ cutting is a harmful cultural tradition practiced primarily in Sub-Sahara Africa and in some Asian and Middle Eastern countries. Increasing international migration has spread the practice across borders and also brought it to Europe. The book provides a thorough review of the underlying reasons for its continuation. Sustainable intervention measures to eliminate the traditional rite on a global as well as on the European level are discussed.

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Johanna is a PhD student in political science at university of Innsbruck, Austria. With a background in health and social management she focuses her current research on international relations and population issues.

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