Source · Select Committees · Women and Equalities Committee
Recommendation 7
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Many FGM survivors lack access to appropriate specialist counselling services
Conclusion
FGM survivors often suffer psychosexual, emotional and mental health complications from undergoing FGM. However, many FGM survivors do not have access to appropriate counselling services, with many FGM services not offering any counselling to FGM survivors and others offering counselling which is not appropriate or tailored for their needs. (Conclusion, Paragraph 27)
Government Response
A response document is linked to this report, dated 2 December 2025. Response attribution to this conclusion has not been verified. Read the response document ↗