Submissions from 2016
The FGM/C research programme, Jacinta Muteshi-Strachan
The ongoing violence against women: Female genital mutilation/cutting, Jacinta Muteshi-Strachan, Suellen Miller, and Jose M. Belizan
Monitoring and evaluating FGM/C abandonment programs, Jacinta Muteshi-Strachan and Carolyne Njue
Evidence to end FGM/C: Research to help girls and women thrive, Population Council
Evidence to end FGM/C: Research to help girls and women thrive [Arabic], Population Council
Programme de recherche pour mettre fin aux MGF/E, Population Council
Considerations on the use and interpretation of survey data on FGM/C, Bettina Shell-Duncan
A state-of-the-art synthesis on female genital mutilation/cutting: What do we know now?, Bettina Shell-Duncan, Reshma Naik, and Charlotte Feldman-Jacobs
Submissions from 2011
National efforts toward FGM-free villages in Egypt: The evidence of impact, Ghada Barsoum, Nadia Rifaat, Omaima El-Gibaly, Nihal Elwan, and Natalie Forcier
Female genital mutilation practices in Kenya: The role of alternative rites of passage. A case study of Kisii and Kuria districts, Habil Oloo, Monica Wanjiru, and Katy Newell-Jones
Submissions from 2010
Encouraging abandonment of FGM/C among the Somali community in Wajir, Kenya, Population Council
Submissions from 2009
A religious oriented approach to addressing female genital mutilation/cutting among the Somali community of Wajir, Kenya, Maryam Sheikh Abdi and Ian Askew
Toward FGM-free villages in Egypt: A mid-term evaluation and documentation of the FGM-free village project, Ghada Barsoum, Nadia Rifaat, Omaima El-Gibaly, Nihal Elwan, and Natalie Forcier
The effectiveness of a community-based education program on abandoning female genital mutilation/cutting in Senegal, Nafissatou J. Diop and Ian Askew
Female genital mutilation/cutting: Change is possible, Frontiers in Reproductive Health
Submissions from 2008
Managing and preventing female genital cutting (FGM/C) among the Somali community in Kenya, Maryam Sheikh Abdi, Jaldesa Guyo, and Ian Askew
Delinking female genital mutilation/cutting from Islam, Ibrahim Lethome Asmani and Maryam Sheikh Abdi
Dissocier les mutilations génitales féminines de l'Islam, Ibrahim Lethome Asmani and Maryam Sheikh Abdi
Technical assistance to the interagency coordination group seeking to reduce female genital mutilation/cutting, Nafissatou J. Diop
Analysis of the evolution of the practice of female genital mutilation/cutting in Burkina Faso, Nafissatou J. Diop, Zakari Congo, Aina Ouedraogo, Alphosine Sawadogo, Lydia Saloucou, and Ida Tamini
Evaluation of the long-term impact of the TOSTAN programme on the abandonment of FGM/C and early marriage: Results from a qualitative study in Senegal, Nafissatou J. Diop, Amadou Moreau, and Helene Benga
Burkina Faso: Political will, law enforcement, and educational campaigns appear to be reducing FGM/C, Population Council
Kenya: Islamic scholars find no religious justification for FGM/C, Population Council
Kenya: Training can enhance providers' management of FGM/C and willingness to advocate against the practice, Population Council
Senegal: Education and public declarations contribute to Tostan's success, Population Council
Submissions from 2007
Study of the effectiveness of training Malian social and health agents in female genital cutting issues and in educating their clients, Nafissatou J. Diop, Fatoumata Traore, Habibatou Diallo, Ousmane Traore, Aissa Haidara Toure, Youssouf Diallo, Madina Sangare, Fatoumata Tandia, and Keita Attaher Toure
Contributing towards efforts to abandon female genital mutilation/cutting in Kenya: A situation analysis, Humphres Evelia, Maryam Sheikh Abdi, Carolyne Njue, and Ian Askew
Kenya: Begin community dialogue on FGM/C by discussing cultural justification, Frontiers in Reproductive Health
Kenya: Mobilize health care providers to advocate against FGM/C, Frontiers in Reproductive Health
Management of complications, pregnancy, childbirth and the postpartum period in the presence of FGM/C, Kenya Ministry of Health
Submissions from 2006
Technical assistance to organizations in Guinea seeking to reduce female genital cutting, Nafissatou J. Diop
Strategies for encouraging the abandonment of female genital cutting in West Africa: Experiences from Senegal, Burkina Faso, and Mali, Nafissatou J. Diop and Ian Askew
Analyse de l'evolution de la pratique de l'excision au Burkina Faso: L'environment institutionel, politique et programmatique de la lutte contre la pratique de l'excision, Nafissatou J. Diop, Zakari Congo, Aina Ouedraogo, Alphosine Sawadogo, Lydia Saloucou, and Ida Tamini
Reproductive health update trainings for health workers in North Eastern Province, Garissa, Kenya Ministry of Health and Population Council
Female genital mutilation in Kenya: Evidence links health workers to FGM, Population Council and GTZ
Submissions from 2005
Methodological issues in measuring the impact of interventions against female genital cutting, Ian Askew
Senegal: Community education program increases dialogue on FGC, Frontiers in Reproductive Health
Female genital cutting among the Somali of Kenya and management of its complications, Jaldesa Guyo, Ian Askew, Carolyne Njue, and Monica Wanjiru
Reaching the tipping point against female genital mutilation, Layla M. Shaaban and Sarah Harbison
Submissions from 2004
Testing the effectiveness of integrating community-based approaches for encouraging abandonment of female genital cutting into CARE's reproductive health programs in Ethiopia and Kenya, Jane Chege, Ian Askew, Susan Igras, and Jacinta Muteshi-Strachan
The Tostan program: Evaluation of a community based education program in Senegal, Nafissatou J. Diop, Modou Mbacke Faye, Amadou Moreau, Jacqueline Cabral, Helene Benga, Fatou Cisse, Babacar Mane, Inge Baumgarten, and Molly Melching
Medicalization of female genital cutting among the Abagusii in Nyanza Province, Kenya, Carolyne Njue and Ian Askew
Experience from a community-based education program in Burkina Faso: The Tostan program, Djingri Ouoba, Zakari Congo, Nafissatou J. Diop, Molly Melching, Baya Banza, Georges Guiella, and Inge Baumgarten
Submissions from 2003
Female circumcision in Indonesia. Extent, implications and possible interventions to uphold women's health rights, Meiwita P. Budiharsana, Lila Amaliah, and Budi Utomo
Renforcement des capacites villageoises: Comment 23 villages s'initient aux Droits Humains et abandonnent la pratique de l'excision au Burkina Faso, Nafissatou J. Diop, Edmond Bagde, Djingri Ouoba, and Molly Melching
Replication of the TOSTAN Programme in Burkina Faso: How 23 villages participated in a human rights-based education programme and abandoned the practice of female genital cutting in Burkina Faso, Nafissatou J. Diop, Edmond Bagde, Djingri Ouoba, and Molly Melching
Women's denial of having experienced female genital cutting in northern Ghana: Explanatory factors and consequences for analysis of survey data, Elizabeth F. Jackson, Patricia Akweongo, Evelyn Sakeah, Abraham Hodgson, Rofina Asuru, and James F. Phillips
Submissions from 2002
Kenia: Sensibilizar a comunidades para que realicen ritos alternativos de iniciación con las niños, Frontiers in Reproductive Health
Kenya: Community sensitization must precede alternative coming-of-age rite, Frontiers in Reproductive Health
Using operations research to strengthen programmes for encouraging abandonment of female genital cutting. Report of a consultative meeting on methodological issues for FGC Research, Frontiers in Reproductive Health
Submissions from 2001
An assessment of the alternative rites approach for encouraging abandonment of female genital mutilation in Kenya, Jane Chege, Ian Askew, and Jennifer Liku
Submissions from 2000
Critical analysis of interventions against FGC in Egypt, Nahla G. Abdel-Tawab and Sahar Hegazi
Burkina Faso and Mali: Female genital cutting harms women's health, Frontiers in Reproductive Health
Burkina Faso et Mali: L'excision compromet la santé des femmes, Frontiers in Reproductive Health
Egypte: Les ONG doivent unir leurs forces pour éradiquer l'excision, Frontiers in Reproductive Health
Egypt: NGOs need to join forces to end FGC, Frontiers in Reproductive Health
Mali: Empower health workers to advocate against female genital cutting, Frontiers in Reproductive Health
Mali: FGC excisors persist despite entreaties, Frontiers in Reproductive Health
Mali: Les exciseuses persistent malgré les supplications, Frontiers in Reproductive Health
Mali: Pour une plus grande responsabilisation des agents de santé dans le plaidoyer contre l'excision, Frontiers in Reproductive Health
The Tostan story: Breakthrough in Senegal ending female genital cutting, Population Council
Submissions from 1999
The decline of female circumcision in Egypt: Evidence and interpretation, Omaima El-Gibaly, Barbara L. Ibrahim, Barbara Mensch, and Wesley H. Clark
The decline of female circumcision in Egypt: Evidence and interpretation [Arabic], Omaima El-Gibaly, Barbara L. Ibrahim, Barbara Mensch, and Wesley H. Clark
The Tostan story: Breakthrough in Senegal ending female genital cutting [Arabic], Population Council
ECLOSION au Sénégal: Pourquoi les populations abandonnent la pratique de l'Excision, Tostan
Submissions from 1998
Etude de l'efficacité de la formation du personnel socio-sanitaire dans l'education des client(e)s sur l'excision au Mali, Nafissatou J. Diop, Fatoumata Traore, Habibatou Diallo, Ousmane Traore, Aissa Haidara Toure, Youssouf Diallo, Madina Sangare, Fatoumata Tandia Keita, and Attaher Toure
Etude participative pour l’identification des stratégies communautaires de lutte contre la pratique de l’excision dans le Bazéga, Direction de la Santé et de la Famille (DSF), University of Ouagadougou Demographic Research Unit (UERD), Mwangaza, and Population Council
Evaluation de la prevalence, de la typologie et des complications liees a l'excision chez les patientes frequentant les formations sanitaires du Bazega, Direction de la Santé et de la Famille (DSF), University of Ouagadougou Demographic Research Unit (UERD), Mwangaza, and Population Council
Evaluation de la stratégie de reconversion des exciseuses pour l'eradication des mutilations génitales féminines au Mali, Population Council
Rapport du seminaire national [au Mali] pour la definition d'une strategie d'eradication de l'excision, Population Council
Submissions from 1996
Clinic-based investigation of the typology and self-reporting of FGM in Egypt, Population Council