“FGM is an African issue”, “In Europe,we don’t do that to girls” or “FGM is women’s business”: sounds familiar? Excellent, because this guide aims at breaking down common myths and misconceptions existing about FGM. This guide was published by GAMS Belgium…
“Words matter! The END FGM Eu Network, together with their members and as part of our Communications Working Group, have developed a small, concise and comprehensive guide on how to talk about Female Genital Mutilation in a respectful and non-stigmatising…
FGM Prevalence map, 2017
The Training Manual on Gender and Female Genital Mutilation/Cutting (FGM/C), developed by the United Nations Entity for Gender Equality and the Empowerment of Women (UN Women), approaches Female Genital Mutilation/Cutting (FGM/C) from a gender perspective in order to increase participants’ understanding of FGM/C as a harmful practice and a form of violence against women and girls (VAWG).
GAMS Belgium has updated its prevalence map on FGM in the world with regard to the new data published by UNICEF in a report in February 2016. With the new statistics, the NGO was able to integrate data from several countries in Asia, including Indonesia…
The main objective of the report was to provide an analysis of the situation of Female Genital Mutilation in EU Member States, particularly concerning prevalence data, policy and legal framework, and actors dealing with FGM and their approaches. Some Member…
This training manual has been produced for future facilitators to train multipliers promoting behaviour changes in FGM practicing communities across the European Union. The CHANGE training manual merges several approaches and is based on Participatory Action Research. Guidelines and detailed…
A practical guide for professionals, answering questions and possible feelings of distress they may experience when confronted with women victims and the violence they have been subjected to.