GLOBAL DATABASE ON VIOLENCE AGAINST WOMEN AND GIRLSCOUNTRY-PROFILEISRAELMEASURESSTUDY ON THE PREVALENCE OF FGM AMONG ISRAELIS OF ETHIOPIAN DESCENT
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Study on the prevalence of FGM among Israelis of Ethiopian descent
Type of Measure
Research and statistical data > Other research and statistical data
Form of Violence
Female genital mutilation
Year
2012
Brief Description

A study was conducted in 2012 by academics at Ben Gurion University assessing the prevalence of FGM among Israelis of Ethiopian descent. The study found that although FGM was practiced in Ethiopia, the practice was terminated upon the Ethiopian Jewry immigration to Israel.

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