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July 31, 2026

By Kayla Sibanda As we reach almost a decade of activism and support, Nistawi women are deeply committed to standing firmly opposed to Violence Against Women and Girls (VAWG). Indeed, this can take on a variety of forms.  Some of our work includes supporting survivors of Female Genital Mutilation. We offer an array of services, including workshops,...

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Education
July 31, 2026

By Kayla Sibanda Charlotte Norridge is a PhD student at the University of Birmingham. Her work focuses on initiatives to improve current intervention strategies to prevent Female Genital Mutilation (FGM).  In 1985, FGM was outlawed by the UK Government under the Prohibition of Female Circumcision Act. Further advancements include the Female Genital Mutilation Act of 2003, which...

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Education, Media
March 12, 2026

By Nicolette Maina On 9 th February 2026, Nistawi women attended a local event centred around the topic ofFemale Genital Mutilation – the practice of removing the external genitalia of women andgirls for non-medical purposes. This common tradition often happens to girls under the age of5, with the majority of cases involving girls under the age...

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Education, Media
December 17, 2025

By Alice Pavlou Introduction On Thursday 10th July, members of Nistawi Women were honoured to attend an inspiring event hosted by Nottingham Trent University. Titled “Understanding the Impact of Domestic Abuse (DA) Survivor Programmes”, the event brought together researchers, charities, and local community workers to share knowledge, raise awareness, and discuss a pioneering new survivor programme: ‘Steps...

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Education, Media
December 16, 2025

By Alice Pavlou FGM in the UK: Hidden experiences of FGM At Nistawi, we believe that addressing gender-based violence requires more than laws and headlines. It requires listening to survivors, challenging assumptions, and working from within the very communities where silence has long reigned. Through this blog, we aim to shine a light on the hidden harms,...