Building on its 2024 event, Savera UK is hosting a second online seminar on FGM and Healthcare, this time focusing on improving interventions for survivors and those at risk.

 

Attendees will receive updates on the current national picture, hear the dual perspective of Khatra Paterson, an FGM survivor working in healthcare, learn about Savera UK's frontline work from CEO and founder Afrah Qassim and hear from ACERS-UK who are campaigning to have reconstruction for FGM survivors made available on the NHS.

 

There will also be time for discussion and a Q&A with panellists.

 

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MEET THE SPEAKERS

Afrah Qassim

Afrah is the Founder and CEO of Savera UK, a leading national charity working to end 'honour'-based abuse and harmful practices including female genital mutilation, forced marriage, virginity testing and breast ironing. Afrah is also the Chair of Liverpool Arab Arts Festival (LAAF) and winner of the Woman of Courage Award by Merseyside Women of the Year Awards 2022.       

Khatra Paterson

Khatra Paterson is a Somalian-born, female business owner and mother of two, with a passion for ensuring women’s health and wellbeing. As an FGM survivor and Savera UK Survivor Ambassador, Khatra is keen to raise awareness about how women can promote and maintain their health and wellbeing irrespective of their experiences. Having spent 32 years as a nurse, midwife and health visitor, Khatra’s caring and compassionate side has been well proven. Khatra has overcome trauma to build a thriving and inclusive £2 million business and she remains resolved to make a real difference in people's lives by supporting survivors of FGM. 

 

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