UN: Female Genital Mutilation

[ceroomaster]

Female Genital Mutilation
A resolution to improve worldwide human and civil rights.


Category: Human Rights
Strength: Strong
Proposed by: Safalra
Description:
The General Assembly,

Observing that female genital mutilation (hereafter 'FGM') is performed ritually in some cultures,

Alarmed by the long-term effects of FGM, including prolonged pain and increased risk of death during childbirth,

Deeply disturbed that many women are subjected to FGM against their will,

Recognising that when dealing with other cultures, legislation leads to confrontation, whilst education leads to willing change,

1. Condemns the practice of FGM;

2. Calls upon States to fund programmes educating citizens about the dangers of FGM;

3. Urges States to avoid using the alternative phrase 'female circumcision', as this leads to comparison with the safe male circumcision.

[ceroomaster]

[ooc: some people take this a bit too seriously...]

Anybody who would subject women to 'FGM' "against their will" would be breaking Cerooan law and likely to face abuse charges.

There is also no true definition of 'FGM', taken literally, this would outlaw 'cosmetic' piercing and tatooing also. Not pleasant, but still an indivuals' choice...

Ceroo urges an AGAINST vote.

[xiaodave]

This is actually a real world problem that has come before the real world UN. There are cultures that practice this sort of thing today. 135 million women worldwide have been opressed in this manner. It is practiced primarily in Africa and the Muslim world. Ill spare you the grisly details of what it entails but let me assure you it is NOTHING like cosmetic piercing and any comparisons to tatooing are laughable.

If this were the real UN I'd be urging a yes vote. So thats how Im going to vote here.

[joncha]

Jonchastan is in favour of the resolution, although we do share Ceroo's concerns that its poor wording could lead to some confusion.

[Squeblish Nef?]

Sounds juicy.
Yum.

[Rasputin]

the removal of the clitoris is BAD !!!!!

what are we guys supposed to look for now the G spot ??

[Squeblish Nef?]

Jesus freakin' H Christ...
Once again, Raspie crosses the line!

[joncha]

Mr. Pot, I'd like to introduce you to Mr. Kettle...

[Squeblish Nef?]

That's a very good point...

[Urban Ranger]

Noosland already has laws against such barbaric practices.

We vote for the resolution.

[Paddy]

Emerald Cove is for the resolution

[Rasputin]

I cant beleive this issue even gets raised. but people do like to make a point i guess over their at NS...

[Addled Platypus]

Recliners is for the resolution

[joncha]

I think it was passed a couple days ago...

[Kras]

THE REPUBLIC OF ARAKARIA

Vote: YEA

Justification: During debates on our Universities and in our Parliament we stated that even if there is nothing such as "objective world paradigma" we belive that it is our responsibility to have an influence on the world. Our vote is casted for our believes.

On the behalf of the Arakarian Republic,
First Elect Jan Kras