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[vc_row][vc_column][vc_single_image image=”5431″][vc_column_text]There are several types of FGM according to the WHO:<\/a><\/p>\n

Type 1 \u2013 removal of the clitoris either partially or completely<\/p>\n

Type 2 \u2013 removal of the clitoris either partially or completely and the labia minora ( inner lips)<\/p>\n

Type 3 \u2013 removal of the labia minora and the labia majora (outer lips) and sewing up the wound leaving a small hole for the passage of menstrual blood and urine (infibulation). It may also include the removal of the clitoris<\/p>\n

Type 4 \u2013 includes any other procedure such as pricking the clitoris, introduction of corrosive substance into the vagina and tattoos.<\/p>\n

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FGM in the UK<\/strong><\/p>\n

FGM became illegal in the UK in 1985 but the law was strengthened in 2003 with the Female Genital Mutilation Act in England, Wales and Northern Ireland<\/a> and the Prohibition of FGM Act 2005 in Scotland <\/a>\u00a0to include UK nationals procuring FGM abroad. \u00a0Girls are still at risk of being taken abroad for FGM particularly in the school summer holidays, or undergoing FGM within the UK. So far only one prosecution in the UK has been successful (in 2019) and the main focus must be on prevention throughout the world.<\/p>\n

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There is an excellent Home office leaflet <\/a>\u00a0 for individuals and organisations with information about FGM and the Daughters of Eve<\/a> website includes useful information and support for victims.<\/p>\n

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To see what we have done\u00a0 as a club\u00a0 see our posts in January 2021<\/a><\/p>\n

If you are interested in joining our club please CONTACT US<\/a>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row]<\/p>\n<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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