Women in Ireland who have experienced FGM urged to seek help

Ola Bakinson, who works for ActionAid to help end Female Genital Mutilation (FGM), says once people fully learn the consequences of FGM, they change their mindset.

Women who have experienced Female Genital Mutilation (FGM) are being encouraged to seek help today on International Day of Zero Tolerance for FGM.

FGM is a cultural practice which involves the partial or total removal of external female genitalia, or other injury to the female genitals for non-medical reasons. It is usually performed on girls aged 4-10.