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.
Document Type: Research/Reports
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.
Insights from Communities In Ending FGM and other Harmful Practices In the London Borough of Hillingdon
The National FGM Centre (NFGMC) was commissioned by the London Borough of Hillingdon (LBH) to undertake a community research project focused on developing insight into communities’ views and attitudes about harmful practices. The research was facilitated by and done in partnership with community organisations, and the data collection method involved the use of focus groups. A number of focus groups were conducted with 63 men and women form diverse backgrounds. The approach involved taking an asset based approach in view of the fact that, communities are the experts and are the conduit through which change is possible. The London Borough of Hillingdon’s aim is to use the findings of the focus groups to inform their broader violence against women and girls’ (VAWG) strategy.
COVID-19 and Gender Based Violence
An infographic highlighting the link between COVID-19 and gender based violence including domestic abuse and access to services.
Estimation of girls at risk of female genital mutilation in the European Union
With this third study on FGM, EIGE is building upon previous work to complete the picture of the prevalence of FGM in Belgium, Greece, France, Italy, Cyprus and Malta.
The research captures the impact of migration on FGM in the European Union and gives essential insights into the factors motivating or discouraging the practice. While EIGE might observe changes in attitudes and differences in the types of FGM performed, the underlying cause, rooted in gender inequality, too often remains deeply embedded in societies.
R v N (Female Genital Mutilation) Sentencing Remarks of Mrs Justice Whipple
THE HON. MRS JUSTICE WHIPPLE DBE In the Central Criminal Court R v N (Female Genital Mutilation) Sentencing Remarks of Mrs Justice Whipple 8 March 2019. Including information on the first FGM Conviction in the UK and case information. The mother was sentenced for 13 years in total (11 years for FGM).
Breast Ironing Factsheet
This fact sheet covers:
- What Breast Ironing is, prevalence and reasons for practice
- The law
- Risks and Indicators