Handbill: Hackney time 2 talk about FGM
Object
Handbill
Production date
c.2017
Object number
2018.51
Physical Description
Printed handbill “Hackney time 2 talk about FGM”. The flyer has a light green background and yellow and white lettering. Illustrations of people are shown with speech bubbles displaying information about Female Genital Mutilation (FGM).
This leaflet was distributed in Hackney to raise awareness about Female Genital Mutilation (FGM). The campaign is promoted by Hawa Trust, a local organisation working in Hackney among African and other ethnic minority communities that aims to provide information and support for young women and girls. The organisation is funded by Hackney department of Public Health and provide referrals to other organisation such as NSPCC (National Society for the Prevention of Cruelty on Children).
This leaflet was distributed in Hackney to raise awareness about Female Genital Mutilation (FGM). The campaign is promoted by Hawa Trust, a local organisation working in Hackney among African and other ethnic minority communities that aims to provide information and support for young women and girls. The organisation is funded by Hackney department of Public Health and provide referrals to other organisation such as NSPCC (National Society for the Prevention of Cruelty on Children).
Material
Paper
Dimension
Height: 210mm
Width: 150mm
Width: 150mm
On display?
No
Inscription
Hackney time 2 talk about FGM
Anyone performing, arranging or assisting FGM is committing a crime.
It is illegal to practice FGM in the UK or to take girls out of the UK for FGM.
FGM is a gross violation of the rights of women and girls.
FGM leads to serious long-term health complications.
Help start conversations about FGM within your families and communities.
Join the campaign to end female genital mutilation.
For confidential advice &support, contact
Hawa Trust 02034414688/07852360272
NSPCC FGM helpline 0800283550
Hawa Trust
Funded by Hackney, Public Health
Anyone performing, arranging or assisting FGM is committing a crime.
It is illegal to practice FGM in the UK or to take girls out of the UK for FGM.
FGM is a gross violation of the rights of women and girls.
FGM leads to serious long-term health complications.
Help start conversations about FGM within your families and communities.
Join the campaign to end female genital mutilation.
For confidential advice &support, contact
Hawa Trust 02034414688/07852360272
NSPCC FGM helpline 0800283550
Hawa Trust
Funded by Hackney, Public Health