Title: Female genital mutilation: international NGOs and advocacy groups active in the field of FGM.

POPLINE Document Number: 128979

Corporate Author(s):

World Health Organization [WHO]

Source citation:

[Unpublished] 1996 Aug. [10] p.

Abstract:

A selected list of nongovernmental organizations (NGOs) and advocacy groups active in the field of female genital mutilation (FGM) is presented. An attempt was made to identify groups with interests and activities which extend beyond their national boundaries. However, since new organizations are rapidly being formed to address FGM and increasing numbers of health and human rights organizations are devoting attention to the subject, this list is not comprehensive. The names and mailing addresses of 20 groups in the US, Europe, Senegal, and Ethiopia are listed. A subsequent roster of inter-African committees, national committees, and other groups and contact persons in Africa is also presented. The names and mailing addresses of 53 committees and contacts are presented, as well as telephone numbers in some cases.

Keywords:

Europe
United States
Africa
Nongovernmental Organizations
Interest Groups
Female Genital Cutting
Developed Countries
North America
Americas
Developing Countries
Organizations
Political Factors
Harmful Traditional Practices
Traditional Health Practices
Culture