Female genital mutilation, also known as FGM, is a procedure where
the female genitals are deliberately cut, injured or changed, but
there’s no medical reason for this to be done.
If you or someone you know is in immediate danger, always call
999.
FGM is illegal in the UK. It is painful and
can seriously harm the health of girls and women.
Find out more about FGM.
Where can I get help for me or someone
else?
Help is out there and you will be taken seriously.
If you or someone you know is in immediate
danger, always call 999.
To talk to us about your own situation or
report your concerns about someone else when it’s not an emergency,
call us on 0800 40 50 40 or text
61016. You can also call your local police on
101, visit your nearest police station or speak to
a police officer or police community support officer in person.
Please be ready to give as many details as you
can, including:
- Your name or the name of the person you are calling about
- Where you or the person you are calling about live
- Why you are concerned about your own or someone else’s welfare
and safety
If you don’t want to speak to the police, tell someone you trust.
This could be a friend, your GP, other healthcare professional,
social worker or support worker.