A clear framework for tackling female genital mutilation

Published: Tuesday, July 12, 2011

It was refreshing to read the article by Hugh Muir on the approach to female genital mutilation in the UK (Hideously diverse Britain, 5 July). I have worked on FGM in Britain for around 30 years, helping to put it on the agenda, establishing an organisation that works with African communities, promoting education on the issue; and facilitating the setting-up of the first NHS clinic (at Northwick Park hospital) in 1992 to address some of the health complications.

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