Female Genital Mutilation (FGM), virginity testing and hymenoplasty (IKWRO training)

The Iranian and Kurdish Women’s Rights Organisation (IKWRO), is a UK-based charity that provides specialist support to women and girls - particularly from Middle Eastern, North African, and Afghan backgrounds - who are at risk of:

• ‘Honour’-based abuse
• Forced or child marriage
• Female genital mutilation (FGM)
• Domestic violence

IKWRO offers:

• Advocacy and Independent Domestic Violence Advisor (IDVA) services.
• A specialist refuge for women at risk.
• Free counselling in multiple languages (Farsi, Kurdish, Arabic, English).
• Training for professionals on harmful practices.
• Workshops in schools and universities on healthy relationships.
• Campaigns for stronger laws and policies to protect women’s rights.

The FGM, virginity testing, and hymenoplasty training is provided free of charge.

Outcomes of the training:
- Understanding the topic.
- Recognising the practices.
- Responding to disclosures.
- Referral pathways and responsibilities.
 
Target group:
- Council workers.
- Social workers.
- Child care workers.
- Fostering workers.
- Police.
- Health practitioners. 
- Statutory agencies.