Where can I find additional information?
Informational resources
Factsheet from the Office on Women’s Health
U.S. Government Factsheets on FGM/C in 7 Different Languages
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services FGM/C Brochure
UNICEF Female Genital Mutilation/Cutting: A Global Concern, 2015
KARAMAH: Debunking the Myth that Islam Requires FGM
International Day of Zero Tolerance for Female Genital Mutilation
National Helplines
Childhelp National Child Abuse Hotline: 1-800-4-A-CHILD (1-800-422-4453)
Office of Women’s Health (U.S. Department of Health and Human Services) Helpline: 1-800-994-9662
Videos
Below are a collection of curated videos that aim to raise awareness around FGM/C, increase knowledge about FGM/C, and celebrate the work happening to end FGM/C around the world.
Emotional Well-being Project by Girl Generation
Le Clitoris - Animated Documentary by Lori Malépart-Traversy
Tradition by Severina Lemachokoti - part of Sahiyo Stories
FGM Survivor Tells Her Story by AJ+
Below are all videos created by the FGM/C Educational Toolkit Project for women.
Introduction to our FGM/C survivor toolkit
Health effects of FGM/C
FGM/C survivor story (portrayed by actor)