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EnglishSelf StudyVideo and Text Based

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The Syllabus

  • Introduction
  • Defining Female Genital Mutilation (FGM)
  • The prevalence of FGM both nationally and internationally
  • Classifying and identifying different types of FGM
  • Physiological and psychological aspects of FGM and women’s and girls’ health

  • Introduction
  • Understand the complexities of clinically diagnosing FGM
  • Understand the treatment options available to FGM survivors both for physical and mental health
  • Understand how to recognise women and girls at risk of FGM
  • Be able to explain what the SDGs are
  • Understand how advocacy against the practice fits into the bigger picture of the SDGs

  • Introduction
  • United Kingdom and Global Outlook
  • Protecting at risk girls and women
  • Case Studies
  • Striking a balance
  • Conclusion

  • Introduction
  • Socio-cultural perspectives
  • Managing difficult conversations
  • Critical approaches to FGM
  • Moving towards ending FGM

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