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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

The End FGM/C U.S. Network

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)

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