Service Providers Workshop Series on FGM/C (Hybrid)

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Caring for women and girls in Canada living with or at risk of FGM/C

Central YMCA

<p>Female genital mutilation/cutting  (FGM/C) is recognized internationally as a human rights violation and a form of gender-based violence. Over 200 million women and girls globally have undergone some form of FGM/C, and it is estimated that over 100 thousand reside in Canada. </p><p>Service providers play a key role in ensuring that women living with FGM/C receive the proper care that addresses their unique physical and mental health needs, but many are inadequately equipped to provide culturally appropriate, sensitive, respectful and dignified care.</p><p>This 4-part <strong>hybrid workshop series </strong>aims to strengthen health, social and community service providers' knowledge about the practice and the provision of quality care to women and girls living with or at risk of FGM/C.</p><p></p><p></p>

<h1>P﻿art 1</h1><h3><strong>Defining the practice of FGM/C with sensitivity </strong></h3><p><strong>Date and Time:</strong> August 4, 2023 | 9:45 am to 12:30 pm (EST)</p><p><strong>Location:</strong> 20 Grosvenor St, Toronto, ON M4Y 2V5</p>
In this workshop, you will learn about the sociocultural context behind the practice, the short and long-term health impacts and FGM/C in a Canadian context.<p></p><h1>P﻿art 2</h1><h3><strong>Understanding the challenges related to culturally competent and sensitive care</strong></h3><p><strong>Date and Time:</strong> August 11, 2023 | 9:45 am to 12:30 pm (EST)</p><p><strong>Location:</strong> 20 Grosvenor St, Toronto, ON M4Y 2V5</p>
This workshop focuses on cultural competence and intersectionality in the delivery of holistic care and the importance of effective and patient-centred communication.<p></p><h1>P﻿art 3</h1><h3><strong>Incorporating trauma-informed principles in care practice</strong></h3><p><strong>Date and Time:</strong> August 18, 2023 | 9:45 am to 12:30 pm (EST)</p><p><strong>Location:</strong>  20 Grosvenor St, Toronto, ON M4Y 2V5</p>
This workshop focuses on enhancing and strengthening understanding of trauma-informed principles and applying them to the delivery of care to survivors.<p></p><h1>P﻿art 4</h1><h3><strong>Gynecological and obstetrical care of women living with FGM/C</strong></h3><p><strong>Date and Time:</strong> August 25, 2023 | 9:45 am to 12:30 pm (EST)</p><p><strong>Location:</strong>  ONLINE ONLY. Please access the link to the Zoom registration below.</p>
In this workshop, you will learn about maternal and reproductive care considerations for women living with FGM/C.

<h1>_﻿___________________________________________</h1><h2>F﻿or each workshop you wish to attend in person, please reserve a ticket for each date.</h2><h3><em>L﻿ight refreshments will be provided.</em></h3><h2></h2><h2>I﻿f you wish to attend the workshop sessions virtually please click the link below.</h2><h3><a href="https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZcpd-qhrz0uEtUENYl4jxUejL_oGvp5KBEg" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Zoom Registration</a></h3><h1>_﻿___________________________________________</h1>

<h3>F﻿or more information or if you have any questions please contact <em><strong>f﻿lourish@whiwh.com </strong></em><em>or</em><em><strong> tomilola@whiwh.com</strong></em></h3><h3><em><strong></strong></em></h3><h2>T﻿hank You!</h2>

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