FGM Training Cultural competence & guidance procedures for professionals

23 Feb 2010

The Foundation for Women’s Health Research and Development (FORWARD) announces a half-day training on Female Genital Mutilation (FGM): Cultural competence and guidance procedures for professionals.

Training course aims

Increase awareness of the social cultural context of FGM.
Increase understanding of the UK law and policy issues.
Strengthen cultural competency and develop practical skills for supporting women and girls living with FGM and those at risk.
Provide information on services and resources available in the UK to respond to needs of women and girls affected by FGM

Participants will receive copies of FORWARD’s new publication produced by young people: Female Genital Mutilation: Information and Support Services Guide for Young People.

Who should attend this course?

This course will be invaluable to front line professionals from health, education, children services as well as the police and voluntary agencies.

Date and venue

Date: 10.00- 1.00, Tuesday, 23 February 2010 Venue: The Lighthouse, Room 7, 111-117 Lancaster Road, London W11, 1QT

Who we are

FORWARD is an African Diaspora led campaign and support non for profit organisation. Our work responds to the need to safeguard dignity and advance the sexual and reproductive health and rights of African women and girls.

Our vision is that women and girls live in dignity, are healthy and have choices and equal opportunities to fulfil their potential.

Our public education & training programme aims to increase awareness of FGM and cultural issues within care, influence policy discussions and enable key stakeholders to have practical information, evidence and skills to engage and respond appropriately.

Funding provided by Westminster NHS PCT & Esmee Fairbairn Foundation

Training for professionals on FGM- FORWARD.doc (.doc 62 KB)