Do No Harm
Do No Harm is an ethical principle underpinning research, health, and social programming. It means that those undertaking research and/or interventions should not, intentionally or otherwise, cause harm.
There are risks that social change interventions, such as efforts aimed at ending the practice of FGM/C, can inadvertently create societal divisions, particularly in contexts of conflict and fragility.
Negative effects are often unforeseen and unintended, however with proactive risk mapping and planning, many can be avoided or mitigated.
