Letter of protection
The letter of protection against female genital mutilation and cutting provides information on the criminalization of FGM/C. It primarily serves to protect against female genital mutilation by helping women and families to stand up to social and familial pressure from their countries of origin. The target group is primarily the girls at risk and their families. The letter of protection also serves to raise general awareness (BMFSFJ 2022).
Further information on the letter of protection can be found here.
Further information on the topic of female genital mutilation and cutting:
- INTEGRA - Network against female genital mutilation
- TERRE DES FEMMES
- Kutairi - Education portal for competence and counseling
Film "You are the key to change: Letter of protection against female genital mutilation"
The film is available in 16 languages:

