STOP FGM Act of 2020

Post by : fgmeducation | Post on : March 25, 2023 at 3:38 pm

The following resources discuss the STOP FGM Act of 2020 to clarify the criminalization of FGM/C, and for other purposes (came into effect January 5 2

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Approaching FGM Survivors: Cultural Competency

Post by : fgmeducation | Post on : July 19, 2020 at 12:20 am

The following resources discuss how to communicate with girls and women living with FGM, such as proper terminology and cultural understanding.

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FGM Medical Resources

Post by : fgmeducation | Post on : July 15, 2020 at 11:30 pm

The following links provide medical resources, such as medical diagrams and protocols that are important to follow with FGM survivors.

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FGM Laws & Elimination

Post by : fgmeducation | Post on : July 13, 2020 at 2:00 am

The following resources discuss laws regarding FGM in various countries.

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FGM Overview

Post by : fgmeducation | Post on : July 13, 2020 at 12:21 am

The following resources discuss various aspects of FGM, including the prevalence, procedure, cultural beliefs, health risks, and FGM "medicalization."

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FGM Prevalence & Statistics

Post by : fgmeducation | Post on : July 12, 2020 at 7:57 pm

The following resources display statistics and prevalence of FGM, such as age groups affected by FGM and locations in which FGM is common. 

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Cultural Reasons Behind FGM

Post by : fgmeducation | Post on : January 4, 2020 at 7:28 am

The following resources discuss common cultural beliefs behind FGM, as well as the erroneous connection between FGM and religion.

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Meaning of FGM “Medicalization”

Post by : fgmeducation | Post on : January 4, 2020 at 7:28 am

The following resources discuss the debate over FGM "medicalization," as FGM is a violation of medical ethics and can never be safe.

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FGM Terminology

Post by : fgmeducation | Post on : January 4, 2020 at 7:27 am

The following resources discuss the various meanings behind FGM terminology, as well as preferred terms depending on the setting or purpose.

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