Fran Hosken

Who was Fran Hosken?

Fran P. Hosken was an American writer, feminist, and social activist. She founded the Women's International Network in 1975, and published a quarterly journal on women's health issues that became known, in particular, for its research into female genital mutilation. Her report on FGM, The Hosken Report: Genital and Sexual Mutilation of Females, was influential in persuading the international community, including the World Health Organization, to make efforts to end the practice.