Access to care services for FGM survivors
Access to care services for FGM survivors
The practice of female genital mutilation (FGM) remains widespread in many countries despite its harmful and multiple consequences on the young girls and women concerned. Moreover, FGM involves great violence and causes significant trauma to women that should not be overlooked. It is a violation of the fundamental rights of girls and women.
In addition, FGM has a damaging impact on the health of girls and women. The practice can be very painful and traumatic (UNICEF, 2019).
Indeed, the removal of healthy genital tissue prevents the body’s natural mechanism. Women who have undergone FGM may subsequently have specific physical and psychological problems that require special care (UNICEF, 2019).
- How to improve and promote the health and well-being of FGM survivors?
- How can the quality of support for FGM survivors be improved?
- What access to health care for FGM survivors?
Advocating for better access to care services for FGM survivors.
Access to care services Advocating for better access to care services for FGM survivors Health and social care advocacy means supporting people who are unable to ensure their best interests are being taken care of. The ultimate objectives in health and social...
The necessity to reinforce the training of health professionals on FGM
Access to care services The necessity to reinforce the training of health professionals on FGM During the thematic discussion on access to care services for FGM survivors, members of the COP FGM expressed the necessity of addressing a number of issues, such as:...
Health sector involvement in the management of female genital mutilation (summary)
Access to care services Health sector involvement in the management of female genital mutilation Introduction The international community has emphasised the importance of a multisectoral approach to tackle female genital mutilation (FGM/C). Female genital...
Report of the Medical Webinar on Defibulation
Access to care services Report of the Medical Webinar on Defibulation On 02 December 2022 a medical training webinar for healthcare professional on defibulation was organised by the CoP FGM. The CoP FGM invited Dr. Jasmine Abdulcadir, an...
Access to care services for FGM survivors
Access to care services Access to care services for FGM survivors The practice of female genital mutilation (FGM) remains widespread in many countries despite its harmful and multiple consequences on the young girls and women concerned. Moreover, FGM involves...
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