Feminist Law

The initiative against FGM is rooted in the reclamation of freedom and individual autonomy. It becomes imperative for the highest court of India to ban this practice which cannot be justified by stating the Essential Religious Practice test, and opposing the interference with a community’s culture and traditions. It is an inherently violent and discriminatory practice against women.

Despite the ratification of the Convention and amendments to the legislative framework, violence against women in Croatia continues to represent a serious social problem.