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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...

United States

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...

United States

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...

United States

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...

United States

Women’s Health Needs Study (WHNS): Minneapolis

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...

United States

Women’s Health Needs Study (WHNS): Atlanta

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...

Bohra community Community-Specific International United States

Film: The Dilemma

Description “The Dilemma” is a thought provoking short film on FGM/C still practiced in some communities. The film compassionately captures the anguish of parents...