More than 130,000 women and girls living in England and Wales have been subjected to female genital mutilation (FGM). Despite the practice being illegal in the UK, 60,000 girls every year are at risk. Globally, every nine seconds, a girl is at risk. This interview educates listeners about FGM and its significant and long-lasting impacts. Valerie talks with empathy and personal insight, offering practical advice for school staff seeking to protect and educate those in their care from this extremely harmful practice.