Female Genital Mutilation (FGM)

Female Genital Mutilation is classified as a form of Child Abuse in the UK. It therefore makes the procedure of it a serious Child Protection issue. It is illegal for anyone to perform FGM in the UK or to arrange for a child to be transported to another country for the procedure.

Who to Contact/Resources

• If you think that a girl or young woman is in danger of FGM, you must contact the Police immediately on 999
• You should contact the Foreign and Commonwealth Office (020 7008 1500) if she’s already been taken abroad
• The Daughters of Eve website helps to raise awareness of this issue and sign-posts those affected by it to supportive services
• The NSPCC offers a free and anonymous FGM 24 hour helpline. Call 0800 028 3550 or email fgmhelp@nspcc.org.uk.