Female Genital Mutilation - World Health Organization

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FEMALE GENITAL MUTILATION
STUDENT MANUAL
Basic requirements for
elimination of FGM
The elimination of FGM is a painstaking process
that requires long-term commitment and the laying of
a foundation that will support successful behaviour
change. That foundation includes:
● strong and capable anti-FGM programmes at the
national, regional and local levels
● a committed government that supports FGM
elimination with policies, laws and resources
● making FGM a mainstream issue – integrating
FGM prevention into all relevant government and
non-government programmes, e.g. health, family
planning, education, social services, human rights,
religious programmes etc.
● health care providers at all levels who are trained to
recognize and manage the complications of FGM
and to prevent the practice
● good coordination among governmental and non-
governmental agencies
● advocacy that encourages a supportive policy and
legal environment for the elimination of FGM,
increased support for programmes, and public
education
● empowerment of women.