Say no to FGM. Circumcision of girls and women
Say not to FGM. Tyttöjen ja naisten ympärileikkaus
This publication provides basic information on FGM as a cultural phenomenon and on its medical aspects, on its different forms and meanings in the communities. It explains the health risks and consequences to sex life, and addresses the questions how FGM can be prevented and how the life of the women already circumcised can be made easier. It presents FGM as human rights' challenge and a crime (aggravated assault) according to Finnish laws.
Publication information
Author(s): Essak, Batulo; Sailo, Eriikka; Illahe, Kati
Publisher: Africarewo ry (African Care Women); Ministry of Justice
Additional information
Format: Hardcopy, Digital
Cost to obtain the method/tool: Free