Online launch of new report: The State of FGM in the UK
Join FORWARD for the launch of our new report, The State of FGM in the UK, a landmark review of the UK’s response to female genital mutilation (FGM) over the past decade. The report examines the implementation of key legislation, safeguarding measures, service provision, data collection, and support available to women and girls affected by FGM, drawing on national datasets, policy analysis, community experiences, and evidence from across the sector.
What makes this report particularly important is its grounding in the experiences and insights of grassroots and community-based organisations. Organisations such as FORWARD have been at the forefront of prevention, advocacy, and survivor support, providing a vital perspective on what is working, where gaps remain, and what needs to change to better support affected women and girls. The report shines a light on the realities faced by communities and highlights the essential role of community-led responses in ending FGM.
This event will bring together a diverse audience of policymakers, healthcare professionals, frontline practitioners, researchers, academics, community leaders, civil society organisations, and people committed to ending FGM. Participants will hear key findings from the report and engage in discussions with speakers from different sectors, offering a range of perspectives on the challenges, opportunities, and priorities for strengthening the UK’s response to FGM.
Whether you work in policy, safeguarding, healthcare, research, community development, or advocacy, this event is a great opportunity to contribute to an important conversation about accountability, survivor support, prevention, and the future of efforts to end FGM in the UK.
- Date: 10 November 2026
- Time: 14:00 – 16:00
- Online registration link: https://zoom.us/meeting/register/VT0ut6GURveh6lWBNpI-sw#/registration
This event aims to strengthen understanding of the realities of FGM in the UK today, promote cross-sector learning, and help build renewed momentum towards ending FGM and improving support for survivors.
