'My mother apologised': A survivor's journey after genital mutilation
Summary
Sara Kahsai, who moved from Sudan to Birmingham, England, discovered she was a survivor of Female Genital Mutilation (FGM) after marriage. She sought help during her pregnancy from a specialist clinic that supports women affected by FGM, providing medical care and counseling.Key Facts
- Sara Kahsai experienced FGM as a child in Sudan and faced physical and emotional challenges after moving to the UK.
- FGM involves removing or damaging female genitalia for non-medical reasons and is illegal in the UK.
- The practice continues in some parts of Africa, the Middle East, Asia, and some migrant communities in the UK.
- FGM is motivated by cultural, social, religious, and incorrect beliefs about hygiene or virginity.
- Sara’s mother apologized for arranging the procedure, explaining it was a common cultural practice.
- Sara was referred to Birmingham Women’s Hospital’s specialist FGM Clinic during her pregnancy for medical support.
- The clinic offers a procedure called deinfibulation to help women give birth safely and provides counseling to survivors.
- The National FGM Centre, created by Barnardo’s charity, works to prevent FGM and raise awareness, including education in schools.
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