International Day of Zero Tolerance for Female Genital Mutilation was 6th February
Key resources for researching related topics include:
A report published by the UN in July 2018 the on efforts to eliminate FGM This includes data on its prevalence and efforts to curb it.
National FGM centre for the UK is between Barnardo’s and the Local Government Association (LGA). Its objective is to achieve a systems change in the provision of services for children and families affected by Female Genital Mutilation (FGM). Its website has a knowledge hub with research reports (medical and journal articles and policy documents).
The UK government has guidance for medical staff. It also developing statistics on FGM from NHS health providers.
Other sites for professionals include:
Charities supporting survivors whose websites have accounts and programmes include: Desert Flower and Forward UK
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