Whod like to volunteer to help me organise a conference for these amazing girls in February next year?! Watch the video below (all filmed in Bristol...Cat, Col...notice whos dancing in the corner shop!)... youtu.be/TBVWCwz8RjI Integrate Bristol is a charity formed to help with the integration of young people and children who have arrived from other countries and cultures. They also campaign against all forms of Violence and Abuse Against Women and Girls, (VAAWG), and promote gender equality. The practice of female genital mutilation (FGM) is a horrifying reality in this country. Although strictly illegal, the practice still continues and laws set in place to protect children do not adequately ensure the protection of girls from practising cultures. Girls are not only being taken abroad and subjected to the physically and psychologically traumatising effects of this mutilation, but here, in England, ‘cutters’ are performing FGM within our communities. Much of this charitys work involves supporting those in the community who are bravely trying to eradicate this humiliating and harmful practice, through various educational and creative projects. They also push for changes to the current policies surrounding FGM in the UK. The conference will be based around this subject. If youre still not convinced to help...spare 20 minutes of your day to watch this incredible TED talk by Khadija Gbla, itll be the best 20 minutes you spend: youtu.be/a4n0zcsdoN0 Hands up who wants to help! This isnt just for the girls...all guys very welcome to get involved too. If anyone knows anyone whos good at fundraising, can you point them in my direction please...I need to find the funds to cover catering for 300 people, venue costs, speaker costs etc...! Im volunteering too by the way...this is unpaid work. Thanks for reading. Lou xx
Posted on: Sat, 01 Nov 2014 10:23:35 +0000
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