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An Introduction to FGM/C for Professionals in the Public Health and Social Service Sectors

Description The purpose of this outreach campaign is to educate public health and social service professionals on their role in addressing female genital mutilation...

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An Introduction to FGM/C for Professionals in the Law Enforcement Sector

Description The purpose of this outreach campaign is to educate law enforcement professionals in their role in addressing female genital mutilation or cutting (FGM/C)....

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An Introduction to FGM/C for Professionals in the Education Sector

Description The purpose of this outreach campaign is to educate professionals working in the education sector on their role in addressing female genital mutilation...

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Approaches to Discussing Female Genital Mutilation/Cutting (FGM/C) with Youth

Description This document starts by listing key recommendations for practitioners who engage with young people in conversations about FGM/C, offers unique considerations for those...

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Women’s Health Needs Study (WHNS): Washington, D.C.

Description The Women’s Health Needs Study (WHNS) was a one-time survey that collected information on women’s health care experiences and needs, as well as...

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Translating Research into Practice: Using Women’s Health Needs Study Data to Inform Local Community-Based Efforts

Description This brief highlights how community partners spearheaded wide-ranging dissemination strategies to share findings from the Women’s Health Needs Study (WHNS) back to their...

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The Story of Fatu and Crissy A Short Story Work of the Kids Reach Program A Program of Education and Prevention of Female Genital Mutilation/Cutting (FGM/C)

Description The Story of Fatu and Crissy was written with high school students in mind. The story introduces the cultures, and traditions of some...

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Behind Closed Doors: Exposing and Addressing Harmful Gender-Based Practices in the United States

Description This report examines various forms of gender-based violence that occurs within the U.S., including FGM/C, early, forced, child marriage, and others. Author Population...

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...

United States

Women’s Health Needs Study (WHNS): New York

Description The Women’s Health Needs Study (WHNS) was a one-time survey that collected information on women’s health care experiences and needs, as well as...