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Hello everyone,
Thank you for joining this tweetchat.
We will be discussing "The Link between FGM and culture: Consequences and Solutions"

#DontCut #EndFGM

https://twitter.com/SustyVibes/status/1357998542053380096

Today marks FGM AWARENESS DAY as well and we are excited to learn from an expert in the person of @elizabethtalatu.
This session is being moderated by @Moleyeann , Team Lead, Women Development @SustyVibes
#DontCut #EndFGM

@elizabethtalatu has seven years’ experience in the development sector with specialist knowledge of project management, stakeholder engagement, high-level advocacy, behavioral change communication, and research.
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Her expertise has seen her manage projects mainly focused on SRHR, FGM/C, Family Planning, HIV/AIDs, and GBV. #DontCut #EndFGM

Elizabeth is the Founder and Executive Director of the Sustainable Impact and Development Initiative, and the Deputy National Coordinator of AFRIYAN Nigeria. #DontCut #EndFGM

Elizabeth served as a panelist at the UNGA side event organized by ICRW and UNFPA in New York advocating for girls rights in the post-2015 SDGs. #DontCut #EndFGM

We are excited to have you do this with us @elizabethtalatu
Welcome to this session 🙏
#DontCut #EndFGM @SustyVibes

Follow the conversation and tweet at us, using the hashtags #DontCut #EndFGM @SustyVibes .

Moving into the first question of the day @elizabethtalatu

Q1. The general idea of FGM is cutting parts of the female genitals, but we’d like a detailed explanation on what FGM really means. #DontCut #EndFGM

Q2. What are the types of FGM? Are some forms of FGM less harmful than others? #DontCut #EndFGM

Q3. Why is something so unbeneficial and high risked to the girl child and women still lingering in our society today? What role is culture playing in this? #DontCut #EndFGM

Q4. People often think FGM is same as circumcision for the male child. Are they the same for both sexes? #DontCut #EndFGM @elizabethtalatu

Thank you for this clarification @elizabethtalatu

Q5. What are the health implications (including psychological) of FGM on women and girls? #DontCut #EndFGM

This is really alot to take in. Too sad.

Q6. There’s been conversation about how FGM instils sexual decency in girls, what is your take on this? #DontCut #EndFGM. @elizabethtalatu

Q7. What methods do you/your organisation employ to change mindsets of FGM perpertuators? #DontCut #EndFGM @elizabethtalatu

Q8. Is there any law/policies against FGM in Nigeria? If yes, how effective has it been? What actions are being taken to ensure that perpetrators are punished? #DontCut #EndFGM @elizabethtalatu

Q9. What role can the community members play to ensure the eradication of these barbaric practices? #DontCut #EndFGM @elizabethtalatu

Q10. In your years of advocacy, what has been a major event that struck you about FGM? #DontCut #EndFGM @elizabethtalatu

This is quite impressive.
Weldone! We are optimistic that we can get there with works.

Q11. What (support) medical and psychological services are available to persons affected by FGM? #DontCut #EndFGM @elizabethtalatu

Thank you for such an insightful chat!, our last questions would be;
Q12. To know if FGM can be reversed? What can be done for severe cases? #DontCut #EndFGM
@elizabethtalatu

This has been a very insightful, and enlightening session.
Thank you for your time @elizabethtalatu with us @SustyVibes
Also, thank you for the amazing works you do at @Sidinitiative
#DontCut #EndFGM

Thanks to everyone who joined in.
We trust you have learnt somethings.
Let's keep the conversation going by educating our communities about the dangers of Female Genital Mutilation.
#DontCut #EndFGM

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