ARC Comments and Issues Press Release on Government Proposal to Continue Circumcision of African Males
Together with colleagues Michel Garenne, Ph.D. and Antony Lempert, M.D., ARC submitted comments and a press release on the [...]
Longtime Activist and Author Jim Bigelow Passes Away
I am sad to report that Jim Bigelow passed away on December 4th, 2019. Jim and I met several [...]
Groundbreaking Author Rob Darby Passes Away
I am sad to report that my friend and colleague, Australian author Robert Darby, has passed away. Rob and [...]
First Conviction for FGM in United Kingdom
The first conviction in the United Kingdom took place in early 2019 under the UK's law forbidding female genital mutilation [...]
District Court Judge Rules Federal FGC Law Unconstitutional
A federal district court judge has found the federal law barring female genital cutting unconstitutional. The basis for the judge's [...]
Four-Year-Old Boy Receives Record $31 Million for Circumcision Damage in Georgia Court Case
In September 2018 a four-year-old boy received $31 million from an Atlanta jury for a botched circumcision that amputated [...]
Danish Parliament Considering Ban on Circumcising Minors
The Danish parliament is evaluating an initiative to legally protect the genital autonomy of Danish boys. ----------------------------------------------------------------------- Danish parliament [...]
American Circumcision Film Is Available Now
You can watch or purchase American Circumcision here: Amazon Prime Video: https://amzn.to/2LKm5yh Google Play: http://bit.ly/2N3pgWI iTunes: https://apple.co/2MJ7vZB Vimeo: http://bit.ly/2LJJv75 [...]
Report on Circumcision in Canada Submitted to United Nations
In July 2018, an international team submitted to the United Nations a report on circumcision as a human rights [...]
Attorney and Activist Paul Mason Passes Away
I am sad to report that my friend and colleague, Australian human rights lawyer Paul Mason, has passed away. [...]