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Engaging Midwives in the Global Campaign to End Female Genital Mutilation

Resource date: Nov 2014

Author: UNFPA

UNFPA is mobilizing midwives in the prevention female genital mutilation (FGM) and in caring for its consequences, 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, counselors and advocates in the campaign to end FGM.

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Taking Female Genital Mutilation/Cutting Out of the Cultural Mosaic of Kenya

The rate of FGM/C is declining in Theraka villages where Ntano Na Mugambo or circumcision with words, is substituting for a cut.

22 April 2010

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Ugandan Communities Scrutinize a Violent – Sometimes Deadly – Rite of Passage

These schoolchildren in the Moroto district, where FGM/C is still prevalent, were shown a video that explains the negative consequences of the practice. In the past, this information was hidden from them

01 February 2013

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Avoiding and Mitigating the Health Consequences of FGM/C in Ethiopia

<p>Sadiya (right) at the hospital with her mother.  <i>Photo © UNFPA Ethiopia/Abraham Gelaw</i> </p>

18 June 2013

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Abandoning Female Genital Cutting/Mutilation in the Afar Region of Ethiopia

A former circumciser teaching community members on harms of FGM/C. Photo: Abraham Gelaw

08 April 2010

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How to be a man: Bolivian men and boys work to eliminate gender-based violence

Boys and men are challenging ideas about masculinity and dominance over women, helping to address Bolivia's high rates of violence against women. © UNFPA Bolivia

22 December 2014

Statement

Message of the Executive Director on the Occasion of the International Human Rights Day

10 December 2014

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Resources

Girl Child Protection Scheme in Tamil Nadu: An Appraisal

Resource date: 2009

Author: UNFPA

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Khap Panchayats, Sex Ratio and Female Agency

Resource date: 2010

Author: UNFPA

Publisher: UNFPA

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"Wife-sharing" haunts Indian villages as girls decline - Yahoo!

Resource date: 2011

Author: UNFPA

Publisher: UNFPA

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