Ms Uruemu Adejinmi:

In response to the question on children, within AkiDwA we work on raising awareness among migrant women. We are aware of the cultural differences. We educate people, especially migrant women, on the laws associated with the protection of children. The issue of FGM is something that also affects underage girls so that is one of the reasons for our recommendation. The first thing that I noticed in the recent announcement from the National Council for Curriculum and Assessment was an absence of diversity. There is an opportunity to include contributors from other backgrounds in order to ensure the curriculum is future-proofed and takes into account the diversity that now exists in modern Ireland. That is a very important aspect and will support our collective efforts to safeguard children in Ireland.