This study explores the scale and scope of witchcraft accusations across the world, the belief systems that support them, the impact on the children themselves and how to effective challenge this type of abuse.
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.
Female Genital Mutilation in Iraqi-Kurdistan: an Empirical Study
The present investigation was begun in 2007. Its aim is to overcome the shortage of reliable data on female genital mutilation in Kurdish northern Iraq and to collect information on both the motives underlying the procedure and the circumstance in which it takes place. Such information is essential in two respects: on the one hand, it can form the basis for further educational work in the field and, on the other, it may help us to counteract the still widespread ignorance about the plight of girls and women in Kurdish northern Iraq. As regards the latter aspect, two further points need emphasizing: firstly, that FGM is not exclusively an African problem and, secondly, that the practice violates universal human rights and is a crime against the physical integrity and sexual autonomy of women.
A systematic review of doctors’ experiences and needs to support the care of women with female genital mutilation
Female genital mutilation (FGM) involves partial or complete removal of the external female genitalia or other injury for non-therapeutic reasons. Little is known about the knowledge and skills of doctors who care for affected women and their practice in relation to FGM. This reviews aims to examine the FGM experiences and educational needs of doctors.
Evidence to inform education, training and supportive work environments for midwives involved in the care of women with female genital mutilation: a review of global experience.
The aim of this study was to identify how midwives in low and middle income countries (LMIC) and high income countries (HIC) care for women with female genital mutilation (FGM), their perceived challenges and what professional development and workplace strategies might better support midwives to provide appropriate quality care.
The role of men in abandonment of female genital mutilation: a systematic review
Men in their roles as fathers, husbands, community and religious leaders may play a pivotal part in the continuation of female genital mutilation (FGM). However, the research on their views of FGM and their potential role in its abandonment are not well described. This review undertook a systematic review of all publications between 2004 and 2014 that explored men’s attitudes, beliefs, and behaviours in regards to FGM, as well as their ideas about FGM prevention and abandonment.
Obstetric outcomes for women with female genital mutilation at an Australian hospital, 2006-2012: a descriptive study.
Women, who have been subjected to female genital mutilation (FGM), can suffer serious and irreversible physical, psychological and psychosexual complications. They have more adverse obstetric outcomes as compared to women without FGM. Exploratory studies suggest radical change to abandonment of FGM by communities after migration to countries where FGM is not prevalent. Women who had been subjected to FGM as a child in their countries of origin, require specialised healthcare to reduce complications and further suffering. This study compared obstetric outcomes in women with FGM to women without FGM who gave birth in a metropolitan Australian hospital with expertise in holistic FGM management.
Equally Safe: Scotland’s strategy for preventing and eradicating violence against women and girls
This strategy, which was originally published in 2014 and has now been updated, provides a framework to help us do that. It was developed by the Scottish Government and COSLA in association with a wide range of partners from public and third sector organisations. This updated version has been supported by further engagement with children’s organisations. We are immensely grateful to all those organisations for their support, and looking forward to working with them in implementing Equally Safe’s vision.
My Voice 2 Women and Female Genital Mutilation (FGM) in Scotland: A Participatory Action Research Project
This report describes findings from the second phase of My Voice, a participatory action research project on Female Genital Mutilation (FGM) in Scotland. The first phase of My Voice aimed to document perceptions, attitudes and experiences of FGM among specific groups within affected communities, including young women (under 25 years), young men and older men, as well as religious leaders. In this second phase the focus has been on women over 25, arguably the most affected group, who are mostly married or have been married, with children and in many cases dealing with the negative health impacts of FGM.
Scotland’s National Action Plan to Prevent and Eradicate Female Genital Mutilation (FGM) – 1 Year Report
This update report provides an update of the work that is being taken forward by the Scottish Government and its partners in the statutory and third sectors along with affected communities in relation to the actions and activities required to progress the outcomes of the FGM National Action Plan.