Here are some key organisations the NZ FGM Programme work alongside to help improve outcomes for women affected by FGM and support communities as they abandon the practice.
FGM Info
FGM health information, data, stories, case studies and the latest international news on FGM.
www.unfpa.org
WHO information on FGM including prevalence, data, background to the practice, case studies, country profiles and resources.
www.who.int
An infographic with FGM prevalence across Asia and the middle east.
www.orchidproject.org
International Orgs
This project offers information and support for women affected by FGM, community education and empowerment information, and training links and policymaking resources for child and health professionals.
www.dahliaproject.org
THE GIRL GENERATION
This is an African-led global collective that aims to end FGM. The website is a social platform used to bring people and voices together to accelerate change.
www.thegirlgeneration.org
FORWARD
FORWARD is an English based charity that works to safeguard women from FGM through education, awareness and training for affected communities.
www.forwarduk.org.uk
EQUALITY NOW
Equality Now aims to achieve legal and systemic change addressing violence and discrimination against women/girls and has been at the forefront of efforts to end FGM, pushing for laws that protect girls and criminalize the practice of FGM.
www.equalitynow.org
GLOBAL MEDIA CAMPAIGN
Global Media campaign trains activists, leaders and journalists on how to use media to help end FGM through broadcasting to their own communities.
www.globalmediacampaign.org
28 TOO MANY
28 Too Many undertakes research and provides knowledge and tools to organisations and individuals working to end FGM in Africa and across the diaspora. They have an extensive online research/resource library.
www.28toomany.org
END FGM (EUROPEAN NETWORK)
A European umbrella network that aims to ensure sustainable European action to end FGM through policy monitoring, legal restrictions, building bridges, campaigns and supporting communities.
www.endfgm.eu
DESERT FLOWER FOUNDATION
A Europe based foundation that provides information about FGM to raise awareness and contribute to the eradication of FGM practices worldwide.
www.desertflowerfoundation.org
INTER-AFRICAN COMMITTEE ON TRADITIONAL PRACTICES (IAC)
The IAC is one of the largest pan African umbrella bodies working to prevent and eliminate against FGM internationally. Key areas of work include advocacy and sensitization, legal support and advocacy, working with excisors, survivor support, education and networking.
www.iac-ciaf.net
FGM Info
International Orgs