Campaigns to End Violence against Women and Girls - Virtual ...

Problem trees visualize the causes and effects of the campaign issue
Practical instructions for problem trees:
In group work, draw a large tree with the issue written across its trunk. Collect ideas
from all participants and write or draw the multiple manifestations and consequences of
the issue as branches of the tree, and the causes as the roots.
The example below reflects the perceptions and concerns of a particular group which
analyzed female genital mutilation/ cutting (FGM/C) in its own context; a different group
might produce somewhat different results. It can be useful to conduct several “problem
tree” discussions with different groups including members of the target audience so as
to gain an idea of the diversity of perceptions.
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