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unusual facts about female genital mutilation



Foundation for Women's Health, Research and Development

The Foundation for Women's Health, Research and Development (FORWARD) is a British charity, founded in 1983 by Efua Dorkenoo, that provides support for women affected by female genital mutilation (FGM).


see also

Anika Rahman

She is the co-author, with Nahid Toubia, of Female Genital Mutilation: A Practical Guide to Worldwide Laws and Policies (2000).

Gishiri

Gishiri cutting, a form of female genital mutilation practiced in Northern Nigeria and Southern Niger

Warrior Marks

Warrior Marks: Female Genital Mutilation and the Sexual Blinding of Women is a 1993 book by Alice Walker with Pratibha Parmar, who made an award-winning documentary of the same name.