Understanding Female Genital Mutilation (FGM) and Its Impact
Gain awareness about Female Genital Mutilation (FGM), its various forms, health implications, and legal aspects. Explore why FGM is practiced, where it occurs, and how to prevent it. Understand the vulnerable groups, effects, and laws related to FGM.
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FGM Introduction FGM Introduction for parent(s)/carer(s)
Ground Rules Ground Rules
Objectives Objectives To gain a basic awareness of FGM To understand that girls with disabilities are particularly vulnerable to FGM
Child Abuse Child Abuse Physical Emotional Sexual Neglect
Questions Questions Have you heard about FGM? What do you know about FGM?
What is FGM? What is FGM? "All procedures which involve the partial or total removal of the external genitalia or injury to the female genital organs whether for cultural or any other non-medical reasons" The World Health Organisation
What is FGM? What is FGM? FGM is child abuse. Young girls between infancy and the age of 15 most commonly between 6 and 8 years old.
Other terms for FGM Other terms for FGM
Types of FGM Types of FGM Any other injury
Potential Health Implications of FGM Potential Health Implications of FGM
Why is FGM Practiced? Why is FGM Practiced?
Where is FGM Practiced? Where is FGM Practiced?
The Law in England and Wales The Law in England and Wales It is illegal to.. Perform FGM on a girl in UK Bring a girl outside of the UK to have FGM done on a habitual resident of the UK. Aid the act of FGM in any way Including: Buying flights - Asylum seeking families - Families on student visa Paying cutter etc.
Advice and Information Advice and Information Call the National FGM Centre on 02084987137 Call the NSPCC Helpline on 0800 028 3550 for advice and support on FGM. Download FGM Passport to show family or friends who may be putting pressure on you. Call the police if you or a girls are in immediate danger.
Do you have any questions? Do you have any questions?
