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...
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...
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,...
By Alice Pavlou Laws are meant to protect – but what happens when the very laws designed to shield young girls from harm end up alienating the communities they're meant to serve? This article shines light on the ways UK laws intended to help women and girls at risk of FGM can alienate or criminalise the...