International

Booklet on FGM

An information material on the types of FGM practised in Ethiopia, its prevalence and severe forms found among both Ethiopian and Somali societies.

Female genital mutilation: a clinician’s experience

This book is relevant for those who care for women and girls who have had, or are at risk of having, female genital mutilation. It focuses on caring for both the physical and psychological needs of the vulnerable or suffering and maintains an understanding, holistic and objective approach to the current situation. It contains colour plates, illustrations, photos and graphs.

“To Make Martyrs of Their Children: Female Genital Mutilation, Religious Legitimation and the Constitution”

This chapter deals with immigration issues and asylum in the United States and the controversy over FGM.

“Rights and Wrongs: Intercultural Ethics and Female Genital Mutilation”

This journal deals with intercultural ethics and female genital mutilation, as well as academic discussions of female genital mutilation.

“Female genital mutilation: knowledge, attitudes and practices of Flemish gynaecologists”

This survey assesses the knowledge, attitudes and practices with regards to female genital mutilation (FGM) among gynaecologists in Flanders, Belgium. The survey revealed gaps in the knowledge of FGM and the provision of care by Flemish gynaecologists to women who had been mutilated.

Journal on Female Genital Mutilation and other Harmful Traditional Practices

The journal deals with strengthening evidence-based strategies for interventions to address harmful traditional practices in Africa. It highlights the need for effective engagements, making reference to specific country context – i.e. Nigeria – and the prevalence. Overall it focuses on evidentiary basis for action against FGM.

Female Genital Cutting Among the Somali of Kenya and Management of its Complications

This study showcases the effects of FGM among Somalis both in Kenya and in Somalia, and how practices such as infibulations impact women’s health. Furthermore, the authors discuss health facilities’ ill equipment to support women suffering from complications of FGM.

Learning about Social Change: A Research and Evaluation Guidebook Using Female Genital Mutilation as a Case Study

Interest curtailing the practice of female genital mutilation (FGM) has increased in the past 20 years. Although the political and legal environment towards the practice is more hostile, this awareness has yet to translate itself to measurable changes in prevalence. At the local level activities are shifting from a clinical, health risk, model to an understanding of the phenomenon in its social context. Under patriarchal structures of social control of sexuality and fertility, women and girls are the primary social group to suffer from as well as to perpetuate the practice of FGM.

“Female genital mutilation: classification and management”

This book shows that female genital mutilation is a deeply rooted cultural tradition observed primarily in Africa and among certain communities in the Middle East and Asia. It also looks at its considerable health consequences and the increasing health care needs compared to available healthcare settings and few healthcare professionals to treat their specific needs.

Zero Tolerance to FGM

This is a resource on the moves towards the elimination of Female Genital Mutilation by the year 2010 in Africa. It gives a situational analysis of FGM in Africa.