Technical Note: Developing Anti-FGM Laws Aligned With Human Rights

International Middle East & North Africa Sub-Saharan Africa

Technical Note: Developing Anti-FGM Laws Aligned With Human Rights

Description This Technical Note provides comprehensive guidance on developing human rights-based laws to stop female genital mutilation (FGM). The Technical Note explains the different...

Asia and Pacific Bohra community Community-Specific International Middle East & North Africa Sub-Saharan Africa United States

Voices to End FGM/C Podcast

Description In six episodes ranging in length from 20-40 minutes each, Voices founders Mariya Taher and Amy Hill talk with digital storytelling workshop participants...

Asia and Pacific International Middle East & North Africa Sub-Saharan Africa

Female Genital Mutilation – A global concern – 2024 Update

Description Released in observance of International Women’s Day, Female Genital Mutilation: A global concern provides an updated data-driven assessment of female genital mutilation (FGM)...

International Middle East & North Africa Regions Sub-Saharan Africa

Estimating excess mortality due to female genital mutilation

Description This research sought to explore the rate or excess mortality due to FGM in Africa. Author Arpita Ghosh, Heather Flowe, and James Rockey...

Middle East & North Africa Regions

Effect of parental attitudes on the practice and medicalization of female genital mutilation: a secondary analysis of Egypt Health Issues Survey

Description The authors examined the attitudes of both parents towards the FGM practice in Egypt, and highlighted the effect of fathers’ decision making and...