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Government launches FGM prevention week of action (9 February 2016)

Date: 09/02/2016
Duncan Lewis, Child Care Solicitors, Government launches FGM prevention week of action

Public health minister Jane Ellison has launched an FGM prevention week of action from 8-12 February, to help prevent the practice of Female Genital Mutilation.

The campaign was launched at the International Day of Zero Tolerance for FGM National Conference on Monday (08/02/16) – figures show there are currently 60,000 girls aged 14 and below living in the UK who are potentially at risk of FGM.

Jane Ellison said:

“I am immensely proud of the progress that has been made over the recent years to protect and care for women and girls who are affected by FGM.

“For the first time, we have started collecting information about the number of patients the NHS is treating with FGM.
“However, there is still more to do – and FGM prevention week is an opportunity for everybody to use this knowledge and guidance and take positive action to end FGM.

“We want to end FGM in a generation in the UK.

“This week, whether you are a health or social care professional, a member of an FGM practising community, or an FGM survivor, we would like you to think about your own role – and what more you can do to help prevent FGM in your area.”

Social media users can follow and take part in the FGM prevention week of action on Twitter using the hashtag #endFGM.

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