This UNICEF Brochure includes information on the practice of FGM across the world, including prevalence, changing attitudes and the work that UNICEF is doing to end the practice.
Document Type: Resources
What is FGM? (Leaflet)
This leaflet has been created by the National FGM Centre to help educate professionals and families on Female Genital Mutilation. Topics include what FGM is, the consequences and what to do if you are worried.
Where has breast ironing/flattening been recorded to happen? (Map)
This map highlights the countries where research has shown Breast Ironing to be preavelent. Even though some countries are not highlighted, this does not mean Breast Ironing cannot happen there. Breast Ironing can happen anywhere in the world. This data is taken from Understanding Breast “Ironing” A study of methods, motivations and outcomes of breast flattening practices in Cameroon, Tapscott. R, 2012.
Discussing FGM with pupils in primary schools
The issue of how to approach the topic of FGM with a younger age group in primary schools was one St Werburgh’s Primary School and Integrate Bristol was determined to address, particularly as they are more vulnerable.
Breast Flattening Map
This map covers where Breast Ironing/Flattening is recorded to happen. This map has been developed from the study “Understanding Breast “Ironing”: A Study of the Methods, Motivations, and Outcomes of Breast Flattening Practices in Cameroon” by Rebecca Tapscott, 2012.
Child Abuse Linked to Faith or Belief – Leaflet
This leaflet contains information on what CALFB is, the risk indicators and signs a child is undergoing CALFB and what professionals should do if they are concerned.
FGM Protection Order Leaflet
This leaflet explores what FGM Protection Orders are, who can apply and how they can be used. This resource is aimed at families, but can be useful for professionals who want to know more about FGMPO’s.
FGM Medical Examination: Animation
This animation has been developed to help prepare a girl who is due to undergo an examination. The animation follows the story of Lisa, exploring what happens at different stages and prompts for the child to ask questions.
This booklet has been designed to be used by social workers with children.
FGM Medical Examination: Good Practice
This booklet has been designed to share good practice around the medical examination required to determine whether a girl has undergone FGM or not, and facilitate conversation with parent(s)/ carer(s) and professionals.
This booklet has been designed to be used by social workers with parent(s)/carer(s) and other professionals.
My Body, My Rules – Information about FGM (leaflet)
This leaflet has been produced by the Family Planning Association and is aimed at young people. The leaflets covers what FGM is and what young people should do if they are worried about FGM or have undergone FGM already.