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Child Council blocks circumcision of three girls in Assiut
The National Council for Childhood and Motherhood successfully thwarted an attempt to perform a genital mutilation operation on two sisters, aged between 13 and 16 years, in Dirot Center, Assiut Governorate. This effort is part of ongoing initiatives to protect children and combat violence against them. Dr. Sahar El Sanabaty confirmed that the investigation has taken the necessary legal measures, and the case has been referred to the Child Protection Unit to ensure the safety of the girls. This action coincides with the tightening of penalties under Law No. 10 of 2021, which criminalizes female genital mutilation and increases punishment for those promoting or encouraging this practice, especially if carried out by medical professionals. She emphasized the importance of cooperation between the Council and relevant authorities to confront this phenomenon and called on citizens to immediately report such violations through the Child Helpline.
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