This webinar brings together experts on female genital mutilation/cutting and child protection each of whom brings a global-local perspective to the issue. They will paint a global picture of the practice – what, where, who, when, why, how – and will apply that to your local context. They will explore the complexity of child protection in communities impacted by female genital mutilation/cutting both from the perspective of the practitioner and the respective community. They will offer personal perspectives on the topic from the viewpoint of survivor, activist, researcher and criminal justice.

Speakers: Sean Callaghan, Gill Squires MBE, Kirigo Njenga

University Of Kent