16 February 2023
You are invited to a health forum to promote International Day of Zero Tolerance for Female Genital Mutilation/Cutting.
The theme for this forum is: Partnering with men and boys to transform social and gender norms to end FGM.
When: Tuesday, 28 February 2023, from 11am to 1pm
Where: Westmead education and conference centre. Level 1 Education block L1.02 Cabaret
Cnr Hawksbury and Darcy Roads, Westmead.
Speakers include:
- Nesrin Varol Clinical Associate Professor at Sydney Medical School: “Health consequences of FGM on women/girls”.
- Dr Ngatho Mugo, NSW Health “Make your voice heard: understanding men’s perceptions, views and opinions about FGM”.
- Mr Vedi Kurnia Buana, Consulate General of Indonesia
- Q&A led by A/Prof Olayide, Ogunsiji, WSU: “The role of men and boys in the community to stop FGM practise”
This is a free forum and includes light refreshments.
Register online with Eventbrite
For more information please contact:
Dr Ngatho Mugo Community Education Officer: NSW Education program on FGM/C; Mob: 0427360692; E: Ngatho.Mugo@health.nsw.gov.au
Dipti Zachariah Multicultural Health Team Leader, Statewide and Specialist Programs; Mob: 0400524065