The Donors Working Group on Female Genital Mutilation/Cutting. A Matter of Gender Equality.

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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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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Eliminating Female Genital Mutilation: An Interagency Statement - 03/11/2008 [PDF, 3.4MB]
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.

Also available in Français [PDF, 3MB]
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Image of the cover of the Global Consultation on Female Genital Mutilation/Cutting publication 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.