Harmful Practices: Polygamy, Virginity Testing and Hymenoplasty

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Terms and conditions: fees, fines and charges

Participants will receive an email 2 or 3 days prior to the workshop . If you have any queries please email us at lscb@rbkc.gov.uk.

Please note: Our workshops are for practitioners who work within any of these boroughs: Hammersmith & Fulham, Kensington & Chelsea or Westminster.

A half day workshop for professionals on the lesser known harmful practices: Polygamy, Virginity Testing and Hymenoplasty, equipping professionals with the information and tools to identify and address them.

Aim:

Raise awareness about Polygamy, Virginity Testing and Hymenoplasty and their legal status in the UK.
Highlight the lived reality of women who have experienced these harmful practices.
Equip professionals with the knowledge and tools to support individuals experiencing or at risk of Polygamy, Virginity Testing and/or Hymenoplasty.

Learning Outcome:

By the end of this session, you will:

Understand what constitutes these practices and their implications.
Recognise vulnerabilities and risks for women who face or are at risk of these practices
Reflect on cultural norms and how migration has contributed to gender inequality
Identify support pathways and interventions for those experiencing these Polygamy, Virginity Testing and Hymenoplasty.

Terms and conditions: fees, fines and charges

Please note the LSCP Training terms and conditions.

Late Cancellation (fewer than 5 days before the workshop)/No Show fine for all agencies are:

Half Day £60 Full Day £100

All workshops can be cancelled up to 5 working days in advance with no charge.