Council of Europe Debate Genital Cutting Of Boys

In October 2013 PACE, the foremost human rights body in Europe, adopted a resolution on the bodily integrity of children that rightfully discussed the genital cutting ("circumcision") of young boys a violation of their human rights. After heavy criticism -- including accusations of racism and Anti-Semitism -- and political pressure from religious groups seeking to promote the genital cutting of boys, PACE held this historic debate on January 28, 2014.

Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe (PACE)

Debate on circumcision of young boys from January 28, 2014.

Committee on Social Affairs, Health and Sustainable Development

Revised draft programme

Children's right to physical integrity

Hearing of experts on the circumcision of young boys following the adoption of Resolution 1952 (2013) and Recommendation 2023 (2013) in October 2013