Signposting for Survivors of FGM: where to get help

There are specific organizations available to provide assistance to survivors, categorized by their focus on the UK, England, and Scotland.

UK-BASED ORGANIZATIONS

Foundation for Women's Health Research and Development (FORWARD)

FORWARD is an African women-led organization dedicated to eradicating violence against women and girls. They offer:

Emotional support
Access to specialized services
Referrals and contacts
Safe spaces for African and minority ethnic women

Contact details for FORWARD:

Website: https://www.forwarduk.org.uk/
Call: 0208 960 4000
Email: support@forwarduk.org.uk

National Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Children (NSPCC)

Specialized helpline for FGM
Anonymous and available 24/7

Contact details for NSPCC:

Website: https://www.nspcc.org.uk/keeping-children-safe/reporting-abuse/nspcc-helpline/
Call: 0800 028 3550
Email: fgmhelp@nspcc.org.uk.

Daughters of Eve

Non-profit organization
Focuses on promoting and safeguarding the health rights of young individuals from FGM-practicing communities
https://www.dofeve.org/category/fgm/

NHS Website

The NHS Website provides extensive information on available support for FGM survivors
General information about FGM
National support clinics and their locations
Information and support for healthcare professionals

ORGANIZATIONS IN SCOTLAND

AMINA - The Muslim Women's Resource Centre (MWRC)

An intersectional organization based in Scotland
Empowers and supports Muslim and BME women by bridging the gap between them and the challenges they encounter daily

Contact details for AMINA - MWRC:

Website: https://mwrc.org.uk/
Call: 0808 801 0301
Email: info@mwrc.org.uk

Saheliya

Saheliya is a specialized mental health and well-being support organization for black, minority ethnic, asylum seeker, refugee, and migrant women and girls (12+) in the Edinburgh and Glasgow regions.

Contact details for Saheliya: