Resources
This section of the DWG Web site offers additional resources on FGM/C such as surveys, related publications, and Web sites.
Surveys
Web Sites
Related Publications
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Factors Promoting and Hindering the Practice of Female Genital Mutilation/Cutting (FGM/C) - December 2010 [PDF, 1.2MB]
The Norwegian Knowledge Centre for Violence and Traumatic Stress Studies (NKVTS) commissioned the Norwegian Knowledge Centre for the Health Services (NOKC) to conduct a systematic review about the factors promoting and hindering female genital mutilation/cutting (FGM/C), from the viewpoints of stakeholders residing in Western countries. The review would answer the question: What are the factors promoting and hindering the
practice of FGM/C, as expressed by stakeholders residing in Western countries?
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Global Strategy to Stop Health-care Providers from Performing Female Genital Mutilation - September 2010 [PDF, 544KB]
This global strategy against medicalization of female genital mutilation (FGM) has been developed in collaboration with key stakeholders, including UN organizations and health-care professional bodies, national governments and NGOs. The strategy is intended for a broad audience of policy-makers in governments, parliamentarians, international agencies, professional associations, community leaders, religious leaders, NGOs and other institutions.
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Psychological, Social and
Sexual Consequences of Female Genital Mutilation/Cutting (FGM/C): A Systematic Review of Quantitative Studies - June 2010 [PDF, 578KB]
The Norwegian Knowledge Centre for Violence and Traumatic Stress Studies (NKVTS) commissioned the Norwegian Knowledge Centre for the Health Services (NOKC) to conduct a systematic review about the consequences
of female genital mutilation/cutting (FGM/C). The review would answer the question: What are the psychological, social and sexual consequences of FGM/C?
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The Role of Policymakers in Ending Female Genital Mutilation: An African Perspective - April 2010
The Honorable Amina Salum Ali is the Permanent Representative of the African Union to the United States. As the African Union's first woman ambassador to the United States, Ambassador Ali is committed to promoting women's and children's rights. In agreeing to author this PRB occasional paper on female genital mutilation, she said "this is a topic which is close to my heart." She has vowed to work for an end to this practice through laws and education.
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Effectiveness of Interventions Designed to Reduce the Prevalence of Female Genital Mutilation/Cutting - November 2009 [PDF, 1.1MB]
The Norwegian Knowledge Centre for Violence and Traumatic Stress Studies commissioned the Norwegian Knowledge Centre for the Health Services to do a systematic review about the effectiveness of interventions
to prevent female genital mutilation/cutting (FGM/C). The review would answer the question: What is the effectiveness of interventions designed to reduce the prevalence of female genital mutilation/cutting compared to no or any other intervention?
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Eliminating Female Genital Mutilation: An Interagency Statement - 03/11/2008 [PDF, 2MB]
This Interagency Statement, written and signed by a group of United Nations agencies, supports advocacy for the abandonment of FGM/C. It is based on new evidence and lessons learned over the past decade.
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Global Consultation on Female Genital Mutilation/Cutting
This UNFPA publication includes research on global trends and the prevalence of FGM/C and its linkages with maternal and newborn health; describes changing patterns and practices; and analyzes the threat FGM/C poses to the achievement of Millennium Development Goals, as well as its economic and health costs. It provides case studies, lessons learned, and the theoretical basis for accelerating the abandonment process. |
