Female genital Cutting in the Gambia: A case study of Tostan (2009)
This study is a Exploratory research regarding All FGM/C with the following characteristics:
Author(s): Kopper Sarah
FGM/C Type(s): All
Health area of focus: None.
Objective: To explore why Tostan’s program and approach have led to FGC abandonment in The Gambian context
Study Population: Women
Findings: The study concluded that Tostan’s success stems from its use of a holistic,respectful approach that incorporates community values
Geographical coverage
Region(s):Western Africa
Country(ies):Gambia