May 16, 2017, 12:14 a.m.

FGM Seminar

Thursday 4 May 2017

11:00 – 01:00

 College of pharmacy – UoD & Alind Organization for Youth Democracy - Duhok   

This activity has been implemented under the supervision of Dr. Hushyar head of pharmacy department.

The FGM campaign aim is to safeguard children from FGM through community-based, preventive work. This campaign was established by Alind Organization and funding of Netherland consulate in Erbil . The campaign is running activities across three governorates of KRG Sulmani (Ranya), Arbil and Dahuk. The objectives of the campaign are:

1. To raise awareness among affected communities about KRG laws, health and psychological risks of FGM.

2. To increase the confidence of women,  men and young people within affected communities to reject this procedure as a part of their identity.

3. To strength,  the voice of women and communities speaking out against FGM.