Uphold the Ban on Female Genital Mutilation (FGM) in The Gambia - Sign the Petition! chng.it/9HFzCMj5 via Change.org UK

To mark #WorldHealthDay we're running a training session with Practice Index for frontline workers. We'll give an overview of FGM, its prevalence in the UK, reporting duties and supporting FGM/C survivors. Sign up here: ow.ly/2iqy50R7xMj
#EndFGM #EndFGM C

Our co-founder Victoria Kinkaid is speaking on a panel about FGM for GP with Orchid Project and Practice Index

Check it out! 👇

#EndFGM #FGMEducation

Here I am with #mybook #ForcedToMarryHim sporting new award on the #bookcover and with the certificate from Billy Bob Buttons -now I have to get all three awards onto the book. I guess that’s a nice problem to have. Let’s hope ending #forcedmarriage can be as attainable. #awareness

Manchester lawyers call for honour-based abuse to be recognised in law

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My Policy Brief on HBA in the Courts in the UK - have a read 👍

And here’s the link to the full main Report on HBA in the Courts - Key Issues for Shaping Strategy mcrmetropolis.uk/wp-content/upl…

Today marks the anniversary of Rukhsana Naz's passing, one of the first labelled honour killings in the UK. Let's remember her courage and continue the fight against honour based abuse #WeRemember #RukhsanaNaz #EndHonourBasedAbuse

To those asking what impact we have made since the ban… I will proudly say that the culture of silence have been broken & survivors are speaking up & breaking the circle of violence.

#GambianWomen have taken a lead in a wave to fight against #FGM & #GenderInequality

And herein lies a huge barrier to ending FGM. It may be against the law grassroots - doesn’t mean to say it is enforced.

It’s 10 years since Stephen passed, help my wonderful friend, Stephen’s mum, Jane reach 6 million for Teenage Cancer Trust
in his name. Michael Ball OBE💙 Alfie Boe OBE Jason Manford
Check out their JustGiving page and please donate if you can. Thank you! #JustGiving justgiving.com/fundraising/St…

We stand in solidarity with the brave women who have come forward to share their experiences. Today, we honour their courage, and we reaffirm our commitment to providing a safe, supportive, and inclusive space for survivors to heal and be heard.

#IWD2024 #webelieveyou

Do it - it’s free and it’s great!

🎉 Exciting News! 🎉

Our FREE online course on combatting Female Genital Mutilation (FGM) for frontline professionals is now LIVE!

Join us to empower professionals with the knowledge and skills to #EndFGM .

#FGMTraining #FrontlineProfessionals #GenderEquality #HumanRights

In HBA, the concept of 'honour' is prized above the well-being of individuals. To compromise a family's 'honour' is to bring shame. This is sometimes used to justify emotional or physical abuse and in some cases, even murder #ThePush4Change #Episode1 #ThePushC4 #live

Join us tonight at 9 PM for our live commentary on 'The Push: Murder on the cliff' a documentary by @candourTV on @channel4 produced in collaboration with Karma Nirvana, this documentary aims to honour Fawziyah Javed's memory #ThePush4Change #Episode1 #ThePushC4 #live

PTSD and policing…. Never underestimate the long term impact of a policing career. Last night my husband and I attended a choir rehearsal in the area we used to police 20 years ago. The venue had been the scene of a suicide, whom my husband sadly found. It never goes away. 💔

Today marks the 1 year anniversary of the Marriage and Civil Partnership (Minimum Age) Act 2022. As we commemorate this milestone, urgent action & funding is needed to support survivors. Essential training must reach schools, professionals, organisations, and the wider community.

We send a warm invite to ⁦Scottish Government & nidirect to collaborate on eradicating child marriage & presenting a united front against life long harms of child marriage.

⁦@HumzaYous Michelle O’Neill The Executive Office youtube.com/watch?v=vB0EqL…

One Year Anniversary of the Marriage and Civil Partnership (Minimum Age) Act 2022 – IKWRO ⁦IKWRO⁩ ⁦Girls Not Brides⁩ ⁦Girls Opportunity Alliance⁩ ⁦Karma Nirvana⁩ ⁦FORWARD UK⁩ ⁦Global Citizen ⭕⁩ ikwro.org.uk/2024/02/27/one…