FGM AWARE
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Practitioner training and public education

FGM Aware: Sara’s Story (2015. 6 minutes)
This short animated film provides information on the causes and possible impacts of FGM and offers tips for responding. Intended for use with practitioners in multi-agency and Child and Adult Protection training, and in public education. Produced in Scotland by the media co-op for Women’s Support Project, with funding from the Scottish Government. Copies available from [email protected]
Sara's Story notes
Sara’s Story: facilitator’s notes. Notes to accompany the film.
FGM Aware: Training Presentation (2025)
Slide presentation and notes for a three-hour workshop to raise awareness of FGM.
FGM presentation
FGM Aware: Training Notes (February 2015)
Additional notes that cover recommended good practice in delivering training on FGM, and information on key points.
FGM notes
Africa maps: Training Exercise (February 2015)
Two maps: one detailing in which countries FGM is practiced, and one 'blank' questionnaire map.
Africa map
Africa map blank
A Change has Begun (2014. 10minutes)
A survivor-led account of life with FGM which speaks of the positive shift in perspective within the UK. N.B. Contains personal accounts from women survivors of FGM.
FGM E-Learning Course
National FGM Centre
A free 6-part e-learning module
(N.B. Legislation refers to England & Wales)

​virtual-college.co.uk

A free online training module for frontline professionals, developed by the Home Office. NB - information on law and child protection is for England and Wales.

www.rcp.sg/fgm
This free e-learning module examines potential barriers to raising FGM in a travel medicine consultation, and offers practical support to doctors, nurses and pharmacists in this situation. Developed by the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Glasgow’s Faculty of Travel Medicine. CPD accredited.
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FGM Aware is a project from the Women's Support Project

The Women’s Support Project works to end violence against women. Based in Glasgow, we work across Scotland to raise awareness of the root causes, extent, and impact of male violence and for improved services for those affected. Key themes include addressing unmet need and emerging issues, making links between different forms of violence and abuse, and supporting multiagency and partnership approaches. Our work is informed by an understanding of links and overlaps between different forms of violence, discrimination and oppression.
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  • HEALTH
  • CHILD PROTECTION
    • ADVICE FOR GIRLS & YOUNG WOMEN
    • ADVICE FOR PARENTS
    • NATIONAL GUIDANCE FOR CHILD PROTECTION IN SCOTLAND
    • INDICATORS OF RISK
  • THE LAW
  • RESOURCES
    • PRACTITIONER TRAINING AND PUBLIC EDUCATION
    • WORK WITH CHILDREN AND YOUNG PEOPLE
    • ESSENTIAL READING
    • COMMUNITY USE
  • LINKS
  • ARCHIVE
  • CONTACT