000			00932nam a2200133Ia 4500
080			_a05.02.01 E42
245			_aEliminating female genital multilation : an interagency statement OHCHR, UNAIDS, UNDP, UNECA, UNESCO, UNFPA, UNHCR, UNICEF, UNIFEM, WHO
260			_bWHO _aGenevaCH _c2008
300			_a[1], 40 p.
520			_aHighlights the wide recognition of the human rights and legal dimensions of the problem and provides current data on the prevalence of female genital mutilation. Summarizes findings from research on the reasons why the practice continues as well as recent research on its damaging effects on the health of women, girls and newborn babies. Describes the elements needed, for both working towards complete abandonment of female genital mutilation, and caring for those who have suffered, and continue to suffer, from its consequences.
583			_c6/11/08 _kJOYD
650			_aCIRCUMCISION
942			_cM _mE42
999			_c32914 _d32914