Female genital mutilation (FGM) comprises all procedures that involve partial or total removal of the external female genitalia, or other injury to the female genital organs for non-medical reasons.

FGM is recognized internationally as a violation of the human rights of girls and women. It reflects deep-rooted inequality between the sexes, and constitutes an extreme form of discrimination against women. It is nearly always carried out on minors and is a violation of the rights of children. The practice also violates a person’s rights to health, security and physical integrity, the right to be free from torture and cruel, inhuman or degrading treatment, and the right to life when the procedure results in death.

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SET Female Genital Mutilation (FGM) Flow Chart

Please see links below for the SET Multi-Agency and Health FGM Flowchart.  It provides professionals working across SET the guidance to respond appropriately to concerns regarding FGM. SET Multi- Agency FGM Flowchart SET Health FGM Flowchart

Women of Grace UK

Women of Grace UK was founded in 2021 by Valerie Lolomari who is a survivor of Female Genital Mutilation (FGM). They are a female led organisation in the UK passionate and dedicated to supporting women and girls affected and those at risk. They work to

COMPASS

Compass is a new Domestic Abuse Helpline to access Community Based Services and Specialist Accommodation in Essex. Online Chat now available! Please click here to find out more. Compass went live on 1st April 2019 and is the new point of access for vic

Female Genital Mutilation (FGM) Campaign Resources and Information

The Home Office launched a Female Genital Mutilation (FGM) campaign on 5 October 2018 to tackle this crime and protect vulnerable women and girls. The campaign will support our ongoing work to tackle FGM, which includes an ongoing programme of outreach

Female Genital Mutilation e-learning course

Free training resource provided by the Home Office.  Follow the link below: https://www.fgmelearning.co.uk/    

Multi-agency Statutory Guidance on Female Genital Mutilation (updated Oct 2018)

This guidance on female genital mutilation (FGM) is for all persons and bodies in England and Wales. You must read and follow this guidance if you are under statutory duties to safeguard and promote the welfare of children and vulnerable adults.  

National FGM centre

The National FGM Centre’s Vision is to keep children and young people safe from FGM and other Harmful Practices, including ending new cases of FGM by 2030. Through our work we aim to: Prevent new cases Protect children and young people Support those af

Galop

Galop offer emotional and practical support for LGBT+ people experiencing domestic abuse, hate crime and sexual violence. They offer a National domestic abuse helpline, 0800 999 5428, or you can email them on help@galop.org.uk.  Check the opening times

Refuge

Supporting those who have experienced violence and abuse is at the core of everything we do. No matter what your experience – domestic violence, sexual violence, ‘honour’ based violence, forced marriage, FGM, human trafficking or modern slavery – we ar

Women’s Aid

Our aims are to: Empower women who have been affected by domestic abuse to live independent lives free from fear and abuse Keep the voice of the survivor at the heart of everything we do Meet the needs of  women and children affected by domestic abuse

Safe Steps

Safe Steps is a Southend based charity that aims to support people affected by domestic abuse. We: Work with women, men, children and their families, to protect them from further risk of harm and abuse Support individuals and families to make informed

Changing Pathways

Changing Pathways are offering an online chat on their webpage, please click here to find out more. Changing Pathways is a place-based domestic abuse support charity that has been supporting survivors and their children in South Essex and Thurrock for

Safer Places

We support those who use/ need our services in their journey from risk and crisis to recovery and resilience. We are determined to promote recognition of Domestic Abuse and its impact, for individuals, families and communities. We will respond to Domes

Next Chapter

The Next Chapter are offering online chat on their webpage, please click here to find out more. The Next Chapter supports women, together with their children, who have suffered domestic abuse. We offer crisis accommodation and outreach support to help