12.30 - 1.30pm
online
€0 IASW members/€25 non-members
AkiDwA is delighted to cohost this Female Genital Mutilation webinar with the Irish Association of Social Workers. Female Genital Mutilation (also known as FGM) is a human rights violation and can be an especially challenging form of gender-based violence. Social workers play a key role in supporting survivors of FGM and safeguarding children in Ireland. AkiDwA's FGM webinar will cover social and cultural background, classifications, health consequences, and provide social workers with the necessary skills to advocate for clients who have survived FGM. This includes supportive consultation, referral pathway, and the law in Ireland. Please learn more about our work at www.akidwa.ie and register for the webinar at www.iasw.ie .
Learning Outcomes
Bethlehem S. Gebeyaw is a Migrant Women’s Health Officer at Akidwa, with a specialized focus on Female Genital Mutilation through supporting and educating the community. She holds LLB and LLM with a specialization in Human Rights and Refugee Law. She has a strong background in advocating for vulnerable populations, having worked extensively with various NGOs in the legal sector. Her passion lies in empowering and protecting marginalized communities through her legal expertise and commitment to human rights.