This document provides an overview of the wide range of actions the government will be taking towards its strategy of ending violence against women and girls between 2016 and 2020. It was launched on 8 March 2016.
Country: UK
Training Toolkit for Professionals Engaging with Minority Ethnic Culture and Faith
Training toolkit aimed at helping professionals to develop effective practices for protecting and promoting the welfare of children living in circumstances which appear to be complex because of their faith, culture or nationality. Topics covered include: female genital mutilation; children with disabilities; forced marriage; domestic violence; sexual exploitation; trafficked children.
Ending FGM – Campaign Materials (Posters and Wallet Card)
Materials released as part of the Home Office campaign to help raise awareness of the NSPCC FGM helpline reinforces the facts that female genital mutilation is child abuse and is illegal under UK law.
Breast Ironing: a harmful practice that has been silenced for to long.
A report by Gender Empowerment and Development, focussing on the prevalence and context of Breast Ironing in Cameroon.
Child Abuse Linked to Accusations of “Possession” and “Witchcraft”
This report concerns the frequency and severity of child abuse linked to accusations of “possession” and “witchcraft”. It identifies key features common to these cases, draws conclusions and makes recommendations. The report is based on desk research and discussions with social workers, school teachers, police officers, voluntary workers and others who had knowledge of aspects of the subject.
Tackling faith based abuse in African communities
Charles Rukwengye of APORENET explains the findings of a five-year programme understanding and tackling ritual abuse in African communities
Child abuse linked to faith or belief: national action plan
This action plan is intended to help raise awareness of child abuse linked to faith or belief and to encourage practical steps to be taken to prevent it. The plan has been developed through a partnership of the National Working Group between the central government and local statutory partners, faith leaders, voluntary sector organisations and the Metropolitan Police.
Good practice for working with faith communities and places of worship: spirit possession and abuse.
Discusses how faith based communities should respond and work in partnership with the local community to curb practices such as spiritual possession and witchcraft. Explains the responsibilities of faith groups under government guidance.
Survivors Voices – Video
Journalist and broadcaster Susan Bookbinder talks with four women about how they would like to see professionals hold sensitive conversations about female genital mutilation, including what actions to take to safeguard vulnerable girls.
What is FGM – Video
Video produced by NHS Choices that covers what FGM is, the 4 types of FGM and the consequences of the practice.