Aissa Edon (born 1981 or 1982 (age 41–42))[1] is a Malian midwife living in London and an activist against female genital mutilation (FGM). She has worked with victims of FGM in Switzerland, France, Belgium and the UK since 2016. In 2014 she established a foundation, The Hope Clinic, which raises awareness about FGM and helps women who have experienced it.[2] In 2016, she was awarded a Mary Seacole Scholar Award by the Royal College of Nursing,[3] and took part in 2015 was one of the BBC's 100 Women.[1]

Edon was a victim of female genital mutilation at 6 years of age, and speaks of her violent experience publicly.[4] Adopted by a French family, she was able to receive care for the complications she experienced, including psychological problems, urinary tract infections, and chronic pain.[5][6][7]

References

  1. 1 2 "Who are the BBC's 100 Women of 2015?". 17 November 2015. Retrieved 29 July 2019.
  2. ↑ "Hillingdon midwife speaks out about FGM". www.thh.nhs.uk. Retrieved 29 July 2019.
  3. ↑ "Midwife is honoured with top nursing award". www.thh.nhs.uk. Retrieved 29 July 2019.
  4. ↑ TEDx Talks (14 April 2016), How FGM changed my life | Aissa Edon | TEDxWarwick, retrieved 29 July 2019
  5. ↑ "Qui sont les Françaises sacrées "femmes de l'année 2015" par la BBC ?". Madame Figaro (in French). Retrieved 7 July 2017.
  6. ↑ Clementine, Katherine (12 February 2016). "Hillingdon midwife on widespread FGM problem facing community". getwestlondon. Retrieved 7 July 2017.
  7. ↑ Mundasad, Smitha (24 November 2015). "The midwife who is trying to save women from FGM". BBC News. Retrieved 7 July 2017.
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