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Welcome to #Day6 of the #16Days Campaign, and today we are looking at our PCC commissioned specialist #FGM (or #FGC) service.

What is FGM/FGC?

The terms FGM (Female Genital Mutilation) and FGC (Female Genital Cutting) refer to all procedures involving partial or total removal of the external female genitalia or other injury to the female genital organs for non medical reasons (World Health Organisation, 2008) and there are various types of FGM.

FGM is illegal in the UK and some other countries, and is a form of child abuse and in the same way as domestic abuse, FGM is regarded as an oppressive practice, an act of abuse against women, girls and children and a violation of their human rights.

Our specialist FGM Practitioners offer the following support:

✅Specialist practical and emotional support for women, children and girls whom are victims, or at risk of, genital mutilation and abuse

✅Safe refuge accommodation

✅Awareness raising of FGM within practicing communities

✅Training to professionals in statutory and voluntary services, including schools, doctors surgeries and hospitals and midwives

✅Recruitment of Community Champions to extend our reach to all communities

✅Promotion and publication of the ' Ending FGM' message

✅Working at a strategic level to ensure a good policy response

Call our #SafeToTalk #Helpline on 08001114998 and ask to speak to Nene or Natasha, for more info.

#CoventryHaven #FGM #FGC #SpecialistService www.coventryhaven.co.uk @coventrycitycouncil @UHCWPatientExp @westmidspcc West Midlands Police and Crime Commissioner

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