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WRRC Bibliography: International

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Female Circumcision in Africa: Culture, Controversy, and Change

This is a material on the reclassification of FGM: the Local to Global Nature of the practice. It looks at the misunderstanding, confusion, and controversy over the complex dimensions of FGM that remain unresolved.

Female Circumcision: Multicultural Perspectives

This book explores the various forms of FGM practice, as well as the terminologies and issues reinforcing the practice in Africa. It also includes the testimony of an ex-circumciser from The Gambia. It explores the rituals associated with the practice in the local context, as well as age and...

Female Genital Mutilation in Arab Countries

This material gives concise information about FGM in Arab countries. It is available in English and Arabic and facilitates a call for action to eradicate FGM

Female Genital Mutilation – related Laws in select African Union member countries

This report deals with law reform processes in legislating FGM. It gives background information on the types of laws in some African countries, including those without specific laws against FGM. 

Honour Killing: Dilemma, Ritual, Understanding

During the course of history, and in more contemporary times, a large number of honour killings have been reported from the Mediterranean, Latin American, and certain Muslim societies. However, research suggests it is an error to view the practice as being peculiar to a certain geographical...

Training Kit: Prevention and Elimination of Female Genital Mutilation among Immigrants in Europe

This is a training kit that provides steps to addressing FGM amongst immigrant families in Europe. It also provides case studies of girls affected by the practice in different countries.