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3CR radio program: Eradicating FGM and the challenges of resettlement
On the International Day of Zero Tolerance to Female Genital Mutilation (6 February), Jiselle Hanna spoke with health professional, Medina Idriess, Family & Reproductive Rights Education Program worker at MCWH.
UNFPA Interactive 2018 Annual Report: Accelerating change UNFPA – UNICEF Joint Programme on the Elimination of Female Genital Mutilation
An interactive annual report on the UNFPA and UNICEF programme on the Elimination of Female Genital Mutilation.
UNFPA Female Genital Mutilation (FGM) Dashboard
An interactive dashboard on key information about FGM prevalence and practice globally.
Discussion of female genital mutilation/cutting data in Australia
This report discusses existing and potential data sources on female genital mutilation/cutting (FGM/C) in Australia.
Towards estimating the prevalence of female genital mutilation/cutting in Australia
This report provides an indication of the potential number of women and girls living in Australia who may have undergone female genital mutilation/cutting.
Female Genital Mutilation/Cutting: A Global concern
This resource outlines UNICEF’s data work on Female Genital Mutilation globally.
Best Practice Guide for Working with Communities Affected by FGM/C
This guide outlines a set of guiding principles to inform health promotion programs engaging individuals and communities affected by the...
Orchid Project UK
A UK-based non-profit organisation that works to end the practice of female genital cutting. The website has an up-to-date blog,...
HM Government: Female Genital Mutilation Resource Pack
A clearly laid out and up-to-date list of UK resources.
The Guardian: Female Genital Mutilation
Wide-reaching and up-to-date resource for international FGM/C-related news and events.
FORWARD UK
FORWARD is a leading African diaspora women’s campaign and support organisation, which produces useful and innovative resources on FGM/C.
FGM Learning
The FGM Learning website is a joint Australian College of Nursing (ACN) & Australian College of Midwives (ACM) project aiming...
African Women Australia (AWAU)
African Women Australia (AWAU) works to advocate, represent, train and empower African women and their communities in Australia. The website...
Sahiyo
Sahiyo is a not-for-profit organisation aiming to raise awareness against FGM/C by empowering Dawoodi Bohra and other Asian communities and...
Project ACEi
Project ACEi stands for Act, Commit, Empower and Inspire change to end harmful practices and support women and girls by...
Speaking Out Against Female Genital Mutilation/ Cutting (2013)
Video produced by UNICEF discussing the most recent statistics and findings about FGM/C practices and attitudes around the world.
NSPCC: Ending Female Genital Mutilation (2014)
A short overview of the risks and consequences of FGM/C, including misconceptions about the practice and personal accounts.
Female Genital Mutilation/ Cutting: A UNICEF Innocenti documentary (2010)
Short video examining strategies to encourage communities to abandon FGM/C around the world.
Female Genital Mutilation – A Change has Begun (2014)
A short and intimate, survivor-led account of life with FGM/C which speaks of the positive shift in perspectives within practising...
Ending FGM/C in Somalia (2013)
Video by UNICEF documenting the efforts of women in Somalia to educate women about the dangers of FGM/C and encourage...
Ending FGM/C in Côte d-Ivoire (2013)
Powerful video by UNICEF focusing on Côte d-Ivoire, including interviews with an ex-practitioner, activists and women who have experienced FGM/C.
The Cut (2009)
A factual and informative short film describing the effect of FGM/C on women’s lives.
Africa Rising (2008)
Empowering video which explores issues surrounding the grassroots movements against FGM/C, covering remote villages in Burkina Faso, Kenya, Mali, Somalia...
ABC The World (2016)
The following is a video of Maria Osman being interviewed in regards to the International Day of Zero Tolerance Against...
Starting conversations about female circumcision (2015)
This animated video was produced by Cohealth which aims to enhance service provision through improving the knowledge of female circumcision...
ABC News 24 (2017)
NETFA Project Officer, Zubaidah Shaburdin interviewed in regards to the 2017 International Day of Zero Tolerance Against FGM/C.
Empowering Change (2013)
Video featuring Somali women from different generations living in Victoria talking personally about FGM/C.
ABC #TalkAboutIt segment (2015)
Dr Adele Murdolo and NETFA Project Officer Zubaidah Shaburdin discusses the issue of FGM/C in Australia and the prevention work...
Supporting Young Women who have experienced Female Genital Mutilation/ Cutting (FGM/C)
This report explores the experiences of young women (18/25 years old) from FGM/C communities to determine ways to develop, improve...
Female Genital Mutilation/Cutting in regional Victoria: Research to Practice
This report is concerned in enhancing support for girls and women who have health needs associated with female genital cutting...
Listening to North Yarra Communities about Female Genital Cutting
This report summarises findings from a community-based research project conducted into the impact of FGM/C on diverse inner Melbourne communities...
NETFA Forum Report
The NETFA Forum: Foundations for Change was held at Woodward Conference Centre, Melbourne on the 5th February 2016. This report...
MCWH Online Catalogue
You can now access MCWH’s Multilingual Library catalogue online, including more than 5000 resources in over 70 languages on women’s...
Eliminating Female Genital Mutilation: An Interagency Statement
Compiled by WHO, this is a clear statement from a large number of international organisations including clear information about FGM/C,...
WHIN Position Statement
Developed by Women’s Health in the North Victoria, this is a clear statement from a community health organisation supporting the...
Position Paper on Female Genital Mutilation/ Cutting
The Multicultural Centre for Women’s Health’s position paper was endorsed by over twenty organisations operating across Australia promoting a nationally...
African Women Australia Inc Charter of Ethical Practice
A Charter developed by the African Women Australia Inc, a group of women from African communities living in Australia promoting...
Respectful Dialogue: A Guide for Responsible Reporting on Female Genital Cutting
Developed by the Australian Muslim Women’s Centre for Human Rights, this resource guide is for professionals working in all aspects...
FGM/C Advocacy Messages
This resource addresses key issues surrounding FGM/C in Australia and is useful for those working to advocate to governments, the...
Female Genital Mutilation: An Educational Resource
Information on Gender based violence in the CALD community
Harmful Traditional Practices: Your Questions Our Answers
A guide to Harmful Traditional Practices produced by Gender & Development Network (GADN)
Female Genital Mutilation – Frequently Asked Questions: A Campaigner’s Guide for Young People
A campaigner’s guide published by FORWARD (Foundation for Women’s Health, Research and Development)
Female Genital Mutilation: Fact Sheet (No. 241)
Information about female genital mutilation from the World Health Organisation
A Sexual and Reproductive Health Program
A booklet about WHIN’s Girls Talk Program for secondary schools
Female Genital Cutting Factsheet
A factsheet produced by Women’s Health In the North, Victoria
NSW Education Program on Female Genital Mutilation Information Booklet
Information about FGM/C programs and the law in NSW
What the Law says about Female Genital Mutilation in NSW
This pamphlet is about the law in New South Wales against female genital mutilation or FGM
Fold Out Pocket Resource
Developed by the Multicultural Centre for Women’s Health the C-Card contains an important key message on the legal status of...
‘K23 FGM Lesson’ in SRE Covered: All you need to teach about sex and relationships in secondary schools
Developed in the UK in collaboration with FORWARD as part of a comprehensive sexual and reproductive curriculum resource for secondary...
The Women’s Health and Traditions in a New Society (WHATINS): Training Manual for Bilingual Community Workers
This training resource for Bilingual Community Workers (BCW) is designed to support them to facilitate a 14 day FGM/C education...
The Training Manual on Gender and Female Genital Mutilation/Cutting
The Training Manual on Gender and Female Genital Mutilation/Cutting (FGM/C), developed by the United Nations Entity for Gender Equality and...
Talking About Our Health Presentation
This power point presentation has been developed for use by bicultural/bilingual peer educators and facilitators to support the delivery of...
NETFA Resource & Activity Guide
As part of the National Education Toolkit for FGM/C Awareness, the Resource and Activity Guide provides a national resource for...