This review article examines the phenomenon of breast ironing within the broader context of GBV in Africa, exploring its prevalence, sociocultural roots, health consequences and societal implications, prevention challenges and strategies for intervention.
Document Type: Research/Reports
Nigeria: FGM and the Law
A document by 28 to Many that explores the law around FGM in Nigeria, breaking down international and regional treaties signed and ratified by the government.
FGM Protection Order: Data
Information on applications and FGM Protection Orders granted via Family Court Statistics.
Female Genital Mutilation (FGM) – Frequently Asked Questions
A list of the most frequently asked questions on FGM.
Engaging Midwives in the Global Campaign to End FGM
UNFPA is mobilizing midwives in the prevention and care of FGM through a joint initiative in the context of the UNFPA/UNICEF Joint Programme on FGM/C and the UNFPA Midwifery Programme. Building on the expertise and networks of the two global programmes, UNFPA will empower midwives to serve as role models, counsellors and advocates in the campaign to end FGM.
Briefing Paper: FGM (Northern Ireland)
This paper covers what FGM is, UK legal framework, International Human Rights Law, Commonwealth legal responses and recommendations
Let’s talk about vaginas…FGM: The failure of international obligations and how to end an abusive cultural tradition
FGM is not related to any specific colour or religion, but to a patriarchal system. This article explores its history and culture, and explains that tackling the practice of FGM has been affected by estimated data and the failure to implement decades of international obligations.
National FGM Centre: An evaluation (Research Report 2017)
The National FGM Centre was a pilot project funded by the Department for Education’s Children’s Social Care Innovation Programme for two years from April 2015- March 2017. This evaluation assessed the effectiveness of the National FGM Centre, a partnership between Barnardo’s and the LGA, in achieving its stated aims during the first year.
London Assembly – Tackling FGM in London
This report provides findings and recommendations compiled from the London Assembly Conference in January 2017, which are directed at the Mayor to champion the fight against FGM in London and translate his promised into actions.
Models of care and care pathways to support mental health and wellbeing of looked after children: Findings of call for evidence
This document presents the findings of a call for evidence to develop models of care and care pathways to support the mental health and wellbeing of looked after children. A free SCIE account is needed to download the full report.