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Languages : en
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Improving Care for Women and Girls who Have Undergone Female Genital Mutilation/cutting
Improving the Health Care of Women and Girls Affected by Female Genital Mutilation/cutting
Author: Lynne JordanPublisher:
ISBN: 9780987192813
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 29
Book Description
Improving the Health Care of Women and Girls Affected by Female Genital Mutilation/cutting
Author: Lynne JordanPublisher:
ISBN: 9780987192837
Category : Female circumcision
Languages : en
Pages : 31
Book Description
Cutting the Rose
Author: Efua DorkenooPublisher: Harry Ransom Humanities Research Center
ISBN:
Category : Medical
Languages : en
Pages : 212
Book Description
3 What are the issues?
Female Genital Mutilation/ Cutting
Author: United States Government Accountability OfficePublisher: Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
ISBN: 9781977570833
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 74
Book Description
FGM/C comprises all procedures that involve partial or total removal of the external female genitalia, or other harm to the female genitals for non-medical reasons. The rationale for FGM/C often includes cultural, religious, and social factors in families and communities. In the United States, women and girls believed to be most at risk of FGM/C are those from immigrant families from countries where FGM/C is practiced. GAO was asked to review the federal response to address FGM/C in the United States. In this report, GAO examines (1) what is known about the number of women and girls at risk of or subjected to FGM/C, (2) the protections available and actions taken to protect women and girls, and (3) the extent to which actions are taken to educate and assist immigrant communities and key stakeholders. GAO analyzed documents and spoke to officials from five relevant federal agencies; spoke with officials from local law enforcement, health care, education, and social services sectors; and assessed agency actions against federal internal control standards.
Female Genital Mutilation/cutting
Author: UNICEF.Publisher: UNICEF
ISBN: 9280639412
Category : Social Science
Languages : en
Pages : 58
Book Description
This publication analyses available statistics on female genital mutilation/cutting, with the aim of improving understanding of related issues in the wider context of gender equality and social change. The study centres on women aged 15-49 and their daughters, presenting estimates and examining differentials in prevalence, and highlighting patterns within the data that can strategically inform programmatic efforts. It will serve as a companion piece to the November 2005 UNICEF Innocenti Digest on Female Genital Mutilation/Cutting.
Female Genital Cutting in Industrialized Countries
Author: Mary NyangwesoPublisher: Bloomsbury Publishing USA
ISBN:
Category : Social Science
Languages : en
Pages : 321
Book Description
This book comprehensively examines the practice of female genital mutilation and proposes new intervention programs and community-based initiatives that protect the rights of children and women who live with the serious risks and long-term consequences of the practice. Why is FGM on the increase in industrialized countries in spite of existing policies against the practice? How is political correctness contributing to this increase? And how does religion contribute implicitly or explicitly to the persistence of FGM? This work is authored by a Kenyan immigrant to the United States who recognizes the necessity of better protection of women's rights regarding FGM in first-world nations and the need for these countries to recognize this issue as a serious challenge to values and health services. The book provides complete information about the practice of female genital cutting, explaining its origin, identifying the countries where this practice is common, and documenting the rise of FGM in industrialized nations. The second half of the book examines existing intervention programs with the goal of improving the situation by way of transforming policies, addressing the legal aspects of the issue, and improving health care services. A powerful resource for college and university level students in the humanities, social science, and medical fields, this book will also serve general readers with interest in examining challenges women grapple with internationally.
Improving the Health Care of Women and Girls Affected by Female Genital Mutilation
Author: Female Genital Mutilation
Author: Center for Reproductive Law & PolicyPublisher: Zed Books
ISBN: 9781856497732
Category : Law
Languages : en
Pages : 276
Book Description
1. Background and history
Female Genital Mutilation
Author: Comfort MomohPublisher: Radcliffe Publishing
ISBN: 9781857756937
Category : Clitoridectomy
Languages : en
Pages : 194
Book Description
Female genital mutilation (FGM) is regarded as either a human rights violation or as female circumcision, a traditional cultural practice in some African and Islamic countries. A UK public health /FGM consultant who works with immigrants and advocates for its eradication introduces a dozen chapters examining religious, legal, ethical, and health aspects. For caseworkers, policy makers, and academics, the reader includes diagrams of types of FGM, data, a glossary, support advice and resources. Published by Radcliffe Medical Press, Ltd. Distributed in the US by BookMasters. Annotation :2006 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com).