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It is feared victims of FGM are not reporting cases in lockdown. Credit: PA
By Digital Presenter and Producer Mojo Abidi
Female genital mutilation figures in England are the lowest since records began - but campaigners warn this is not something to celebrate.
It is feared victims of FGM are not reporting cases because of a lack of access to services during
NHS data published on Thursday revealed the number of newly recorded cases of women and girls with FGM was 2,880 in 2020 - a fall of nearly a third compared to the year before (4,085).
Charities worry the low numbers could lead to funding cuts.
Genital mutilation on rise in Covid-19 constrained in Africa The pandemic has created a perfect storm for proponents of cutting: vulnerable girls stuck at home without teachers’ protection 07 February 2021 - 08:13 Nita Bhalla This photo taken on January 30 2018 shows a warning sign against female genital mutilation (FGM) in Katabok village, northeast Uganda. Picture: GETTY IMAGES/AFP PHOTO/YASUYOSHI CHIBA
Nairobi When Margaret heard the family making plans for her genital cutting ceremony last August, the 15-year-old Kenyan schoolgirl knew there was no room for negotiation.
Her school in rural, western Kenya had been closed for five months due to the pandemic, and with no certainty when classes would resume, Margaret s parents decided she should wed.
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The actress joined campaigner
Hibo Wardere for a discussion about female genital cutting (FGC) which was hosted by
HELLO! s editor in chief Rosie Nixon and Saiba Salam, the vice-chair of Waltham Forest Women s Network.
The event was streamed on YouTube and held to mark the International Day of zero tolerance for female genital mutilation. Julia Lalla-Maharajh, founder of the Orchid Project which works towards eliminating FGC, also took part.
When Margaret heard the family making plans for her genital cutting ceremony last August, the 15-year-old Kenyan schoolgirl knew there was no room for negotiation.