Petition · past parliament · Department of Health and Social Care
Fund reconstruction surgery and psychosexual therapy for FGM survivors
Closed
1,408 signatures
What the petition asks
We believe funding for surgical reconstruction and psychosexual services are essential to address the unmet need of survivors of female genital mutilation (FGM). Support our petition for funding for clinical services in this important area.
Access to reconstruction surgery and psychosexual therapy for FGM survivors is routine in Europe (e.g. Germany, France, Switzerland, Spain), and is available in Africa & USA. In the UK no such services exist. This can have a negative impact on FGM survivors, and affect their quality of life and mental health. The NHS provides gender reassignment surgery and post-cancer vulva reconstruction yet does not provide patient choice for FGM survivors. We must resolve this glaring health inequity now!
Timeline
| 5 Feb 2024 | Petition opened for signatures |
| 29 May 2024 | Closed to new signatures |
Key facts
Signatures
1,408
Status
Closed
Department
Department of Health and Social Care
Opened
5 Feb 2024
Closed
29 May 2024
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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 15 Jul 2026.