Whilst significant progress has been made over the last decade in exposing and addressing forced marriage, HBV and FGM, a huge rise in the number of crimes reported and recorded highlights the urgent need to establish a robust framework to tackle and prevent these crimes and ensure co-ordinated, comprehensive and consistent responses at the local level.
With the recent launch of the Government's action plan to tackle violence against women and girls, this special symposium offers a timely opportunity for practitioners across the police, education, social and health services to:
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Understand the legal and policy framework for tackling FM, HBV and FGM
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Discuss how to raise awareness and identification of FM, HBV and FGM amongst the public and practitioners
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Explore how to overcome sensitive cultural barriers to challenge FM, HBV and FGM and promote the rights of victims
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Examine how to improve the protection, support and services available to victims
For further details about the symposium, please refer to the event brochure.
To ensure your organisation is represented, please complete and return the attached registration form at your earliest convenience in order to secure your delegate place(s).
