Female Genital Mutilation: A Change Has Begun is a short and intimate, survivor-led account of life with FGM which speaks of the positive shift in perspective within practicing communities in the UK. Produced by Spirited Pictures, this 10 minute documentary, commissioned by Girl Effect, reveals brand new Home Office data - embargoed up until the point of the film's release - on the prevalence of Female Genital Mutilation in England and Wales today. A Change Has Begun has just been released at Girl Summit 2014 hosted by by David Cameron, The Home Secretary Theresa May, Secretary of State for International Development Justine Greening and heads of state, practitioners, survivors, charities and community groups who are gathering with the aim of securing new commitments from the private sector, faith leaders, other civil society organisations and governments. The film complies with BBC broadcasting standards and is TV ready. If you would like to write about or broadcast the film please contact Flora Berkeley on 07515 703 746

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