Summary of risk factors and learning for improved practice around culture and faith. Published case reviews highlight that professionals sometimes lack the knowledge and confidence to work with families from different cultures and religions. The learning from these reviews highlights that professionals need to take into account families’ cultural and religious context when undertaking assessments and offering support. The rights and needs of the child need to remain the focus of interventions at all times, regardless of this context.
Document Type: Research/Reports
The Clitoral Hood – A Contested Site: Khafd or Female Genital Mutilation/Cutting (FGM/C) in India
Female Genital Mutilation/Cutting (FGM/C) amongst Bohras in India has gained systematic public attention since 2012. This anti-FGM/C movement seeks to end the practice through legal reform in India and by raising community awareness about the impact of the harmful traditional practice.
The current study contributes to the small body of existing research studies on FGM/C in India. It not only builds evidence of the existence of the practice in India today, but also seeks to document survivors’ experiences of the harmful impacts of Khafd as practiced by Bohras.
Insights from Communities In Ending FGM and other Harmful Practices In the London Borough of Hillingdon
The National FGM Centre (NFGMC) was commissioned by the London Borough of Hillingdon (LBH) to undertake a community research project focused on developing insight into communities’ views and attitudes about harmful practices. The research was facilitated by and done in partnership with community organisations, and the data collection method involved the use of focus groups. A number of focus groups were conducted with 63 men and women form diverse backgrounds. The approach involved taking an asset based approach in view of the fact that, communities are the experts and are the conduit through which change is possible. The London Borough of Hillingdon’s aim is to use the findings of the focus groups to inform their broader violence against women and girls’ (VAWG) strategy.
COVID-19 and Gender Based Violence
An infographic highlighting the link between COVID-19 and gender based violence including domestic abuse and access to services.
Estimation of girls at risk of female genital mutilation in the European Union
With this third study on FGM, EIGE is building upon previous work to complete the picture of the prevalence of FGM in Belgium, Greece, France, Italy, Cyprus and Malta.
The research captures the impact of migration on FGM in the European Union and gives essential insights into the factors motivating or discouraging the practice. While EIGE might observe changes in attitudes and differences in the types of FGM performed, the underlying cause, rooted in gender inequality, too often remains deeply embedded in societies.
R v N (Female Genital Mutilation) Sentencing Remarks of Mrs Justice Whipple
THE HON. MRS JUSTICE WHIPPLE DBE In the Central Criminal Court R v N (Female Genital Mutilation) Sentencing Remarks of Mrs Justice Whipple 8 March 2019. Including information on the first FGM Conviction in the UK and case information. The mother was sentenced for 13 years in total (11 years for FGM).
Breast Ironing Factsheet
This fact sheet covers:
- What Breast Ironing is, prevalence and reasons for practice
- The law
- Risks and Indicators