Female Genital Mutilation
FGM – FACTS,
HELP & ACTIONS
Facts
x FGM is any procedure that intentionally alter or cause injury to the female genital
organs for non-medical reasons.
x FGM has been illegal in England and Wales since 1985.
x FGM is a form of child abuse and violence against women and girls.
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x FGM is Non-Islamic, against the teachings of Islam and brings Islam into disrepute.
x FGM is putting the health of our daughters, sisters, mothers and wives at great risk.
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x Over 200 million girls and women worldwide have undergone FGM.
x 10,000 girls aged under 15 who have migrated to England and Wales are likely to have undergone FGM.
x In Nottingham, about 85 new cases were recorded through NHS in 2016/17.
Help
Are you concerned a girl or woman is at risk or need support?
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Join the Community FGM Steering Group: Contact us
x For emotional & peer support for survivors in Nottingham, join the FGM Survivor’s club: Contact us
x Refer survivors needing medical attention to FGM medical specialist in Nottingham: Contact us
x Drop in sessions at at Mojatu Offices 167 Alfreton Road, Nottingham, NG7 3JR: Contact
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x Call 0808 028 350 for a 24/7 anonymous FGM helpline or email: [email protected] k
x Call Nottingham City Council Children and Families Direct: 0115 876 4800
x Ring the police on 999 if FGM has just happened or about to happen
Actions
To help end FGM and support survivors, join one of our campaigns or projects
x FGM Survivors Club
x Volunteer with us
x FGM Steering Group x ‘Adopt a tree’ project
x FGM Champions of Change x Donate to support our work
x Request for training x Fundraise to support our work
For more information, contact Mojatu Foundation
Phone: 01158457009 Mobile: 07794372214
Email: [email protected] Website: www.mojatufoundation.org
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