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Advocates pledge for stronger measures to prevent FGM as cases rise

The number of women and girls being identified or treated for Female Genital Mutilation (FGM) has increased, according to NHS

COMMENT: Just a social construction, FGM

You will have heard about female genital mutilation, which is still carried out today to prevent women from becoming sexually

Honouring International Day of Zero Tolerance for Female Genital Mutilation

Female genital mutilation (FGM) has been illegal since 1985, but there remain concerns about many women, teenagers and young girls

Met Police calls for London schools to sign charter to protect pupils from FGM

The Met Police has called for all schools in London to sign a charter pledging to protect children from FGM

Concerns over victims rise as Lambeth records 170 new FGM cases in a year

Lambeth ranked the borough with the fourth highest number of newly recorded female genital mutilation cases in London over a

Merton joins forces with police to support international 16-day anti-violence campaign 

Merton Council were one of the first London boroughs to support a national campaign against domestic abuse two months ago.  Now, they’ve

‘A monstrous act’: Lambeth among areas with highest prevalence of FGM in England

Lambeth is among the areas with the highest prevalence of Female Genital Mutilation in England according to a report published

FOI reveals 125 women with FGM-related problems visited Chelsea and Westminster Hospital last year

Women and girls are still suffering from FGM-related health issues as more than 100 patients are reported to have visited

Battersea and Putney MPs play key role in campaign against devastating practise of FGM

The fight against female genital mutilation (FGM) has drawn celebrities and politicians alike to speak out against the practise but

London mayoral contenders Sadiq Khan and Zac Goldsmith net accolades at MP awards

Zac Goldsmith and Sadiq Khan both proved their mayoral mettle this week by scooping prestigious parliamentary awards. Mr Goldsmith bagged

Charity chief praises Lambeth’s approach to adressing FGM in the community

Summary: Sandra Horley spoke out on the International Day of Zero Tolerance to FGM Image: By Ellie Pipe Lambeth’s Gaia

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