Timothy Arkell, Executive Director

Timothy Arkell has been appointed as The Darbon Institute’s first Executive Officer. A human rights lawyer and long-time advocate for survivors of genital cutting like himself, Tim joined The Darbon Institute’s board when it was founded in 2022, and before that served on AIGA’s Committee from 2020 until it wound up and transferred surplus assets to The Darbon Institute. Throughout his time on both boards, Tim has been an active contributor and tireless advocate for everyone’s right to bodily integrity and autonomy. 

Tim said, “I’m thrilled to be leading The Darbon Institute into this exciting next phase as we establish support services for survivors of harmful, non-consensual, medically unnecessary genital cutting.”

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