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Why do we use the term female genital cutting and not female genital mutilation?

FGC? FGM? Female circumcision? Why language matters in helping communities abandon harmful practices.

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SANA Festival: Join us celebrate our third anniversary the Black femme way!

On May 6, 2023, HERSANA will celebrate its third anniversary by hosting the very first SANA Festival.

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Women of Colour (WoC) Safer Community Forum - Crawley

We have launched our Women of Colour (WoC) Safer Community Forum in Crawley. The forum is a chance to come together as a community to focus on the safety of women and girls in Crawley.

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Why do we use the term female genital cutting and not female genital mutilation?

FGC? FGM? Female circumcision? Why language matters in helping communities abandon harmful practices.

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How do I tell someone about my sexual abuse?

Surviving any form of sexual abuse can be traumatising, draining, and life-changing. You may be feeling an array of different emotions. You may be feeling fear, shame, guilt, shock, depression. The feelings that accompany abuse are diverse and plentiful.

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How do I respond to and support a survivor of sexual abuse?

Experiencing sexual abuse is an extremely traumatic experience. The following ideas offer some advice for how you can best talk to a friend when they tell you about an assault.

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