Resources

Engaging Midwives in the Global Campaign to End Female Genital Mutilation

Resource date: Nov 2014

Author: UNFPA

UNFPA is mobilizing midwives in the prevention female genital mutilation (FGM) and in caring for its consequences, through a joint initiative in the context of the UNFPA-UNICEF Joint Programme on FGM/C and the UNFPA Midwifery Programme. Building on the expertise and networks of the two global programmes, UNFPA will empower midwives to serve as role models, counselors and advocates in the campaign to end FGM.

Extracts from "True Story" - FGM/C

Published on: 18/03/2013

Extracts from "True Story" - FGM/C

#endFGM: "It's because of my education that I have not been circumcised."

Published on: 23/10/2013

#endFGM: "It's because of my education that I have not been circumcised."

#endFGM: "Well. I am now a dead person. But I would not circumcis

Published on: 23/10/2013

#endFGM: "Well. I am now a dead person. But I would not circumcis

#endFGM: "Who wants to see that 'thing' sitting there? The top part

Published on: 23/10/2013

#endFGM: "We circumsise them within a day."

Published on: 23/10/2013

Resources

Projections of number of girls, ages 15-19, who will experience FGM/C from 2010-2030

Resource date: 2013

Author: UNFPA

Publisher: UNFPA

News

Taking Female Genital Mutilation/Cutting Out of the Cultural Mosaic of Kenya

The rate of FGM/C is declining in Theraka villages where Ntano Na Mugambo or circumcision with words, is substituting for a cut.

22 April 2010

News

Avoiding and Mitigating the Health Consequences of FGM/C in Ethiopia

18 June 2013

News

Abandoning Female Genital Cutting/Mutilation in the Afar Region of Ethiopia

A former circumciser teaching community members on harms of FGM/C. Photo: Abraham Gelaw

08 April 2010

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