Social, cultural and clinical aspects of female genital cutting

The aim of this training is to increase access to culturally, socially and clinically appropriate health services and support to women and girls from female genital cutting or circumcision (FGC) practising communities.

This session focuses on the social, cultural and clinical aspects of FGC to build confidence, capacity and expertise of services working with women and girls impacted by or at risk of FGC.  

The training was developed by the Family and Reproductive Rights Education Program (FARREP). 

Speakers

Intesar Homed, Health Promotion Officer - Women's Health in the North

Intesar Homed is a health promotion officer at the Women’s Health In the North and is responsible for delivering the FARREP.  

Intesar is committed to educating the community about sexual and reproductive health and passionate about making a difference to women’s health and wellbeing. 

Shukria Alewi, Health Promotion Coordinator (FARREP) - GenWest

Shukria Alewi is a health promotion coordinator for FARREP at GenWest. Shukria has been working at GenWest for almost 11 years. Her role as a health promotion coordinator involves working with health professionals and services to develop and deliver professional development training to build their capacity and ensure they provide culturally appropriate services to women in the community. Previously Shukria worked with women and young people in the community to develop and deliver culturally appropriate sexual and reproductive health programs.

Joanne Gardiner, GP - cohealth

Learning outcomes:

By the end of this activity, participants will be able to: 

• demonstrate increased knowledge of FGC, including appropriate terminology, relevant legislation and the short and long-term implications of the practice 
• demonstrate culturally sensitive support and services to women and girls impacted by or at risk of FGC, including appropriate referral pathways 
• demonstrate enhanced awareness of existing resources and clinical guidelines relevant to supporting the sexual and reproductive health of women and girls impacted by or at risk of FGC.