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Training

GAMS Belgium invests significantly in training for professionals who are in contact with individuals affected by FGM, across various sectors: social work, healthcare, education, asylum, law enforcement, and early childhood. This is aimed at enhancing the identification and support of those affected individuals.

In 2022, GAMS Belgium trained 2084 professionals
(which is more than in 2021). This included 96 information sessions.

Our approach

GAMS Belgium offers training on FGM, forced marriages, and gender-based violence within the asylum framework.

The following topics are addressed: sociocultural aspects, impacts on physical and psychological health (traumatic memory), legal framework, intercultural communication, psychosomatic approach, and gender approach.

For whom?

  • Professionals from all sectors in contact with individuals affected by FGM

  • Secondary schools, universities, colleges

  • National networks of organizations working in the fields of migration, violence against women, gender equality

    We also contribute to the basic curriculum of certain midwifery colleges. We have developed training modules ranging from half-day, one-day, to two-day sessions.

    Additionally, we have developed more specific modules for certain groups (general practitioners, medical centers, midwives and gynecologists, ONE and Opgroeien teams, PSE and teams).

Practical information

Some training sessions are free if they are part of a project funded by a donor. They are fee-based if GAMS Belgium has not received subsidies for these training sessions (price varies depending on the number of trainers). 

We try to accommodate professionals’ schedules as much as possible (during lunchtime or in the evening). We can also conduct on-site training.

For any inquiries or training requests, please contact info@gams.be with the following information: target audience, number of participants, preferred date(s) and/or time frame, chosen format (half-day, 1 day, 2 days)

Training Types

E

½ day

  • Socio-cultural context of FGM
  • The global and Belgian significance of the issue
  • Legal aspects of FGM
  • Presentation of tools
E

1 day

  • Socio-cultural context of FGM
  • The global and Belgian significance of the issue
  • Psychological consequences and proposed support for women
  • Networking – Tools – Collaborations
E

2 days

  • FGM
  • Psychological aspects
  • Socio-cultural aspects
  • Legal approach
  • Presentation of tools
  • Case studies
  • FGM service project

ARTICLES

Exploring interculturality for frontline workers in CPVS

In the complex landscape of healthcare, frontline workers play a crucial role in caring for victims of sexual violence. This article focuses on a critical aspect of this mission: interculturality.

How do healthcare professionals effectively navigate these delicate contexts while ensuring optimal support for survivors? Let’s delve into this thoughtful reflection on how interculturality integrates into the landscape of post-sexual violence and how it can shape a more inclusive and sensitive approach in this crucial area of healthcare.

 

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