Women from countries where female genital mutilation/cutting (FGM/C) is practiced are the best agents to put an end to the harmful practice. This is the message at the core of the ‘Voices of Change’ event being held today to mark…
WRAP #17: The festive edition with music, Mary and 60 seconds with Alice Pung
Well we’ve made it people! It’s been a fantastic year which has passed at break-neck speed and for many of us, there will soon be an opportunity for a small pause. Even for those of us who will still be…
FARREP Statewide Planning Meeting
Multicultural Centre for Women’s Health was pleased to host the Family and Reproductive Rights Education Program (FARREP) statewide planning meeting last week. Funded by the Victorian Department of Health, FARREP is the Victorian program that works with communities that are…
Media Release: National project to assist communities affected by FGM/C
MCWH is focusing its national efforts on improving support and assistance provided to women and girls affected by female genital mutilation/cutting (FGM/C). The development of a national website and best practice guidelines for the abandonment of FGM/C are at the…
Position Paper on Female Genital Mutilation/Cutting
February 6 is the International Day of Zero Tolerance to FGM/C, and an important opportunity for us all to affirm our commitment to improving the rights, safety and health of women and girls around the globe. To mark the day,…