Female Genital Mutilation (FGM)
Female genital mutilation is a form of child physical abuse.
Call the FGM helpline if you're worried that you or someone you
know is at risk of, or has had, FGM.
It's free, anonymous and we're here 24/7.
0800 028 3550
FGM Poster for young people
https://www.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/97820/poster-for-fgm.pdf
FGM Leaflet for young people
https://www.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/97829/leaflet-for-fgm.pdf
Local factsheet for women and girls on FGM
Female Genital Mutilation Helpline
The Female Genital Mutilation Helpline is a UK-wide service. It
operates 24/7, and is staffed by specially trained child protection
helpline counsellors who can offer advice, information and
assistance.
Their helpline number is 0800 028 3550
FGM - new website
'Everybody's Business' is a new website launched by young people
to educate their peers about FGM and what they can do to stop
it.
FGM App: Petals
This new App has been created to help protect young
girls and women from female genital mutilation (FGM). It includes:
information about FGM; personal stories from those who have been
affected; links to educational films; a quiz; and tips on how to
get involved in campaigning to end the practice. it provides
details of where those affected or at risk can go to get help and
advice and provides access the NSPCC’s National FGM Helpline at the
touch of a button. It works across most mobile devices.
http://petals.coventry.ac.uk/
The organisation, Rights of Women, has published a briefing on
female genital mutilation and the law.
http://rightsofwomen.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/ROW--Legal-Guide-Female-Genital-Mutilation-final.pdf
“Ending FGM – its everybody’s business”
Everybody’s Business is a youth-led website that raises
awareness about female genital mutilation (FGM); provides regular
comment about UK and global actions to end the practice and most
importantly provides space for young people to add their voice to
the FGM campaign.
By acting together we can make ending FGM everybody’s
business.
Sing. Shout. Smile. Laugh. Live. #EndFGM
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