More needs to be done to
raise awareness about the issue and get victims to report it.
It is considered normal but it is really horrific and
unnecessary. It does not add any value to anyone’s life. It is child abuse.
It is not something we want in the 21st century. It
has to stop.
How we can all help
girls:young women at risk
Knowing who
has been mutilated or is at risk is often difficult, because:
• it happens
only once
• parents may
believe FGM is a good thing to do for their daughters
• the
genitalia of girls are rarely examined
• it is not
culturally acceptable for girls to talk openly about FGM.
But
remember there is a risk if:
• the girl’s
mother or her older sisters have been cut
• the mother
has limited contact with people outside of her family
• the paternal
grandmother is very influential within the family
• the mother
has poor access to information about FGM
• no one talks
to the mother about FGM
• health,
social service and education staff fail to respond appropriately
• communities
are given the impression that FGM is not taken seriously by the statutory
sector.
What you
can do:
·
Talk
to your pupils
- Observe and note any changes in behaviour
- Know your facts
FGM has
nothing to do with culture or religion.
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