Over the last decade, ending female genital mutilation (FGM) has become a key policy priority in Scotland and across the UK. Although there has been a strong emphasis on community engagement in policy, we know little about FGM-affected women’s views on the legislative changes and new measures which have been introduced to tackle FGM in Scotland.
This report is based on a participatory doctoral research conducted in collaboration with Glasgow Saheliya Champions for Change group between 2018 and 2021. The Champions have participated in the project as Community Advisers, contributing to refining the focus of the project, piloting the data collection methods and interpreting the findings. This collaborative partnership has been a key to ensuring the relevance of this project to FGM-affected women and communities.