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Petition · past parliament

Fund health and psychological care for survivors of FGM

Closed 4,356 signatures

What the petition asks

The NHS is providing inadequate services to FGM survivors, e.g. funding for the award-winning Acton clinic that has helped thousands for nearly a decade is ending. Government must provide funding to ensure services remain and are provided away from hospitals as many fear repercussions and stigma.
It is important for non-pregnant and woman under 25 to have access to a discrete and holistic service which will enable them to take the first steps to recovery from this most serious form of abuse. These are the women who will end FGM if we support them now. Providing support at an earlier stage will prevent more serious physical and psychological issues and promotes efficiency in healthcare provision.

Timeline

28 Mar 2017 Petition opened for signatures
2 May 2017 Closed to new signatures

Key facts

Signatures 4,356
Status Closed
Opened 28 Mar 2017
Closed 2 May 2017

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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 15 Jul 2026.