On 28 April 2025, the World Health Organization (WHO) released an update to the guideline: The prevention of female genital mutilation and clinical management of complications. This social kit aims to raise awareness and galvanize action toward ending female genital mutilation.
WHO guideline on the prevention of female genital mutilation and clinical management of complications: https://bit.ly/4jRAv04
WHO press release: https://bit.ly/430fJFX
Visual assets (En, Fr, Ar): https://bit.ly/4jgVoSw
Webinar: https://bit.ly/4ifjBar
New study showing health complications due to FGM: https://bit.ly/3GxPz4A
FGM cost calculator: https://bit.ly/44VsfWw
📢 New WHO guidelines released!
The WHO guideline on the prevention of female genital mutilation (FGM) and clinical management of complications provides evidence-based strategies to support health workers & policymakers in ending FGM.
📖 Read more: https://bit.ly/4jRAv04
#EndFGM
Female genital mutilation (FGM) can have life-threatening consequences and incur lifelong harms.
Risks include: severe pain, blood loss, difficulties urinating, infections, mental health disorders, menstrual problems, complications during childbirth, pain during sexual intercourse.
#United2EndFGM #SRHR #HealthForAll
Health workers play a vital role in ending Female Genital Mutilation:
- Saying no to FGM
- Engaging with parents & communities
- Supporting affected women and girls
Discover how to engage health workers in #EndFGM
Female genital mutilation is 100% preventable. Collaboration is needed in communities, governments, schools & the health sector to #EndFGM.
WHO has launched updated evidence-based guidance on preventing & managing health complications that result from this harmful practice.