Description The U.S. Federal Government released its first-ever U.S. National Plan to End Gender-Based Violence to advance an unprecedented and comprehensive approach to preventing and addressing sexual violence, intimate partner violence, stalking, and other forms of gender-based violence (including FGM/C). This plan higlights progress made in the work to end GBV as well as future … Continued
Description The RTI International Addressing Female Genital Mutilation and Cutting Training and Technical Assistance Program (AFTTAP) team provides tailored, one-on-one training and technical assistance (TTA) to organizations seeking support on FGM/C related programs of all kinds. This opportunity is available through a grant from the Office for Victims of Crime (OVC) for anyone, regardless of … Continued
Description This article highlights the key contributions that Licensed Mental Health Professionals with specialized knowledge and clinical skills can provide during immigration proceedings when evaluating females who have experienced or are at risk for FGM/C, including working with the asylum seeker and her attorney, conducting the evaluation, writing the affidavit, and testifying in immigration court. … Continued
Description This toolkit is for media professionals and providesguidelines for reporting on female genital mutilation(FGM) in a gender-sensitive, accurate, and constructivemanner. Author Equality Now Resource Type Toolkits & Guides Geographical Scope International Year 2022 Link Link
Description This study aimed to assess the overall experiences, including barriers and facilitators, of U.S.-based obstetrician/gynecologists (OBGYNs) with delivering care to patients with female genital cutting at a single academic health center in the United States. Author Olivia O. Familusi, Christina Amutah, Pamela Levin, Uduak Andy, and Abike James Resource Type Report Geographical Scope United … Continued
Description The aim of this review is to identify studies that have investigated the effectiveness of FGM/C education for health professionals. Author Monica P. Diaz, Angela E. Brown, Julie-Anne Fleet, Mary Steen Resource Type Report Geographical Scope International Year 2023 Link Link
Description Signatories of this letter, members of the Global Platform for Action to end Female Genital Mutilation/Cutting and allies, are calling on donors to invest in efforts geared towards ending FGM/C and remodel their traditional funding practices to more effectively support grassroots organisations, as well as calling on governments to prioritize funding for ending FGM/C … Continued
Description This webinar will provide an introduction to female genital mutilation/cutting (FGM/C) in the U.S., where and why it happens, related laws, and best practices when working with survivors and those at risk of FGM/C. This webinar will also provide a discussion with an attorney from the Department of Justice and from the Cobb County, … Continued
Description Training for AMA practitioners Author AHA Foundation Resource Type Webinars Geographical Scope United States Year 2022 Link Link
Description A cross-sectional study was conducted across two waves of Somali and Somali Bantu women living in the United States. Author Crista E. Johnson-Agbakwu, Georgia J. Michlig, Sophia Koukoui, Adeyinka M. Akinsulure-Smith & Danielle S. Jacobson Resource Type Reports Geographical Scope United States, Somalian community Year 2023 Link Link