This discrete e-platform was created with funding from the Department of Health and NHS England, and aims to provide a virtual forum of support where relevant resources can be accessed, including links to appropriate data on FGM. The e-network also acts as a confidential platform for discussion of issues or specific problems, and for sharing information and best practice in a safe space.
Don’t miss our event Thursday 6th Feb
We have an FGM survivor talking about her journey to having reconstruction surgery in France. An update on ACERS_UK work to set up a national reconstruction service in the UK & some fantastic guest speakers including:
- Janet Barter – President of the Faculty of Sexual & Reproductive Health
- Wendy Olayiwola – National Maternity Lead for Equality
and delicious food and music
FGM Reconstruction Surgery
A new project is underway, ACERS-UK, the end goal of which is to establish a National Centre of Excellence providing FGM reconstruction surgery with psychosexual therapy as a treatment option for FGM survivors. We believe funding research into surgical reconstruction and psychosexual services is essential to address the unmet need of survivors of female genital mutilation (FGM).
FGM reconstruction surgery petition
Activist/Survivor Shamsa Arawelo has started a parliamentary petition campaigning for FGM reconstruction surgery to be introduced to the UK. Please support this cause and sign the petition here.
Fund reconstruction surgery and psychosexual therapy for FGM survivors – Petitions
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