Materials: specialist Literature

You will find further material on the topic of female genital cutting in the database. New materials are continually being added to the collection; your suggestions would be welcome: info@female-genital-cutting.ch.

Weibliche Genitalbeschneidung (FGM/C) – Interdisziplinäre Empfehlungen für Gesundheitsfachpersonen

Netzwerk gegen Mädchenbeschneidung Schweiz, SGGG gynécologie Suisse et al., 2023

Diese Empfehlungen möchten Gesundheitsfachpersonen zum Thema weibliche Genitalbeschneidung sensibilisieren und praktische Unterstützung für den klinischen Alltag bieten. Sie wurden erarbeitet, um die Guideline «Patientinnen mit genitaler Beschneidung: Schweizerische Empfehlung für Ärztinnen und Ärzte, Hebammen und Pflegefachkräfte» der Schweizerischen Gesellschaft für Gynäkologie und Geburtshilfe SGGG von 2005 zu aktualisieren. Die Empfehlungen sind auf Deutsch und Französisch verfügbar. Kontakt: info@maedchenbeschneidung.ch

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Authorities
Health
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Excisions/mutilations génitales féminines (E/MGF) – recommandations interdisciplinaires à l’intention des professionnel.le.s de la santé

Réseau suisse contre l'excision; SGGG gynécologie Suisse et al., 2023

Ces recommandations visent à sensibiliser les professionnel. le.s de la santé à la thématique de l’excision/mutilation génitale féminine et apporter une assistance pratique pour leur travail au quotidien. Elles ont été développées dans l’intention de mettre à jour les Guidelines « Mutilations génitales féminines : recommandations suisses à l’intention des professionnels de la santé » de la Société Suisse de Gynécologie et d’Obstétrique SSGO / gynécologie suisse de 2005. Les recommandations sont disponibles en français et en allemand. Contact : info@excision.ch

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Health
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Weibliche Genitalbeschneidung – ein Thema für Fachpersonen des Kindes- und Erwachsenenschutzes (Flyer)

Netzwerk gegen Mädchenbeschneidung Schweiz und Konferenz für Kindes- und Erwachsenenschutz KOKES, 2022

FGM/C ist ein Thema, mit dem sich auch Fachpersonen aus dem Kindes- und Erwachsenenschutz konfrontiert sehen. Dieser in Zusammenarbeit mit der Konferenz für Kindes- und Erwachsenenschutz (KOKES) erstellte Flyer soll zu FGM/C sensibilisieren.

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Flyers and brochures
Authorities
Law
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Female Genital Mutilation/Cutting: A call for a global response

Equality Now; End FGM European Network; US End FGM/C Network, 2020

This report highlights the global nature of FGM/C, shedding light on the available data on the practice of FGM/C in over 90 countries across the globe. The report also provides information on the legal status of FGM/C in those countries.

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General
International cooperation
Law
Deutsch
English
Français

Genital mutilation. Addressing common myths and misconceptions

GAMS Belgium, End FGM European Network, 2019 (2016)

The publication deals with 13 myths and aims to address the preconceived ideas andstereotypes about “victims and perpetrators” of FGM.

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Flyers and brochures
General
Education
Social matters

Estimation of girls at risk of female genital mutilation in the European Union: Step-by-step guide

EIGE European Institute for Gender Equality, 2019

The guide aims to be a practical support for those appointed to the task of estimating the risk of FGM in a region or a country within the EU.

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General
Authorities
English

Picturing female circumcision and female genital cosmetic surgery: a visual framing analysis of Swiss newspapers, 1983–2015

Dina Bader, 2019

This article investigates how both the similarities and differences between female circumcision and female genital cosmetic surgery are suggested through images. A visual framing analysis of 278 photographs, published in Swiss newspapers between 1983 and 2015, reveals that three major visual themes—procedure, instrument and people—can be found in both female circumcision and female genital cosmetic surgery, whereas a fourth one—protest—recurs only in depictions of female circumcision. (Published in: Feminist Media Studies).

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Article
Health
Equality
English

Estimation of girls at risk of female genital mutilation in the European Union - Report

The European Institut for Gender Equality (EIGE), 2018

Our research captures the impact of migration on FGM in the European Union and gives essential insights into the factors motivating or discouraging the practice. While we might observe changes in attitudes and differences in the types of FGM performed, the underlying cause, rooted in gender inequality, too often remains deeply embedded in societies.

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Law
Authorities
Migration
English

Training Manual on Gender and Female Genital Mutilation/Cutting

UN Women, 2017

The Training Manual on Gender and Female Genital Mutilation/Cutting (FGM/C) is a comprehensive tool that field facilitators can use to approach Female Genital Mutilation/Cutting (FGM/C) from a gender perspective in order to increase participants’ understanding of FGM/C as a harmful practice and a form of violence against women and girls (VAWG).

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General
English

WHO Guidelines on the Management of Health complications from Female Genital Mutilation

World Health Organization, 2016

This guideline provides key recommendations for health professionals. It is grouped into four main areas: deinfibulation; mental health; female sexual health; and information and education. It also warns against the “medicalization” of FGM, that is, when health providers themselves perform female genital mutilation.

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Health
Français
English

FGM in Europe : An analysis of Court Cases

European Commission, 2015

This study develops a comparative overview of recent FGM(Female Genital Mutilation) court cases within the EU, as well as an exploratory survey of transnational movements in relation to FGM.

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Law
English

Implementing CHANGE - Training influential community members across the European Union to Advocate for the Abandonment of Female Genital Mutilation. A training manual for Facilitators.

TERRE DES FEMMES Germany, Plan International Germany, FORWARD UK, FSAN Netherlands, RISK Sweden, 2014

Developed within the CHANGE project and co-funded by the European Union under the Daphne Programme.

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Community Based Prevention
English

Le conseil en santé sexuelle et reproductive pour les migrantes et les migrants

SANTE SEXUELLE Suisse, 2013

Guide à l’usage des professionnel-le-s. Ce manuel contient des informations et des conseils pratiques pour le conseil aux migrantEs. Il donne des indications comment l’accès aux prestations des centres de santé sexuelle peut être facilité pour cette population et où trouver de la documentation multilingue. Pour les membres de SANTE SEXUELLE Suisse. Gratuit.

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Links
General
Français

Les mutilations génitales féminines- Manuel didactique à l'usage des professionnels en Suisse

Institut international des Droits de l'Enfant, 2009

Manuel d'information et de réflexion sur les mutilations génitales féminines : approches, enjeux et recommandations à l'intention des professionnels en Suisse.

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General
Law
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Links
Community Based Prevention
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