I am very proud of this work. At Malaysian Doctors for Women & Children, we firmly believe that vulval and clitoral anatomy should not be considered specialised knowledge. With this conviction, we set out to create a resource that educates parents and the public about anatomy while articulating our stance against female genital cutting in Malaysia.
Although the project faced delays due to funding challenges (we are a very small group of doctors who contribute our time and money), it eventually came to life through months of dedicated planning, focus group discussions, writing, editing, and careful revisions based on feedback from external reviewers. The result is a leaflet that embodies our commitment to compassion and cultural inclusivity, presenting our message in a way that resonates deeply with the communities we serve. Thank you Monsters Among Us (MAU) (Firzana Redzuan) and Asian-Pacific Resource & Research Centre for Women (ARROW).
A special shoutout to Appolonia Tesera, our graphics illustrator, for the collaborative synergy in bringing this vision to life.
This leaflet is more than a resource—it’s a step towards fostering awareness, dismantling harmful practices, and advocating for informed conversations.
English version:
Malay version:
Printable copies for personal use can be found here.
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Well done, team MDWC!
That is such an incredible resource, awesome work Hannnah! You never give up no matter how grand the challenge. You inspire endlessly.
Many thanks, Anonymous. We had great feedback from our colleagues in Australia. Please share widely.