Play and discussion on FGM (London)

Event Date:

Thursday, 9 February 2012

"Muted Cry" is an evening of theatre and discussion on Female Genital Mutilation (FGM)

When: Thursday 9th February 2012, from 6.00pm to 10.00pm

Where: Oxford House, Derbyshire Street, E2 6HG (nearest station Bethnal Green)

This is a play by the OCEAN Somali Community Association in partnership with FORWARD

‘Muted Cry’ is based on information and testimonies gathered from women participating in the project 'Community Against FGM'. The play will be performed in English and the cast is from a diverse ethnic background.

The play will be followed by a panel which will discuss the issues raised by the play. The panel will be chaired by writer Idil Osman and will include Leyla Hussein, Psychotherapist and Co-founder of the ‘Daughters of Eve’, Comfort Momoh MBE, FGM/Public Health specialist at African Well Women’s clinic,Guys & St. Thomas Hospital, Saria Khalifa, Youth Programmes Coordinator at FORWARD.

This event is free however, please register with Saynab Mahamud by email or for further information, email Ayan Mohamoud or call 07903712949.

This event is sponsored by the Home Office and in part aims to strengthen the voice of women and communities speaking out against FGM and creates new opportunities to talk about FGM.