Female Genital Mutilation
FGM – FACTS,
HELP & ACTIONS
Facts
• FGM is any procedure that intentionally alter or cause injury to the female genital
organs for non-medical reasons.
• FGM has been illegal in England and Wales since 1985.
• FGM is a form of child abuse and violence against women and girls.
• It is an offence to fail to protect a girl from the risk of FGM.
• FGM is Non-Islamic, against the teachings of Islam and brings Islam into disrepute.
• FGM is putting the health of our daughters, sisters, mothers and wives at great risk.
• FGM affects girls and women both physically, emotionally and psychologically.
• Over 200 million girls and women worldwide have undergone FGM
• 10,000 girls aged under 15 who have migrated to England and Wales are likely to have undergone FGM.
• Statistics show about 200 new cases a year are reported in Nottingham.
Help
Are you concerned a girl or woman is at risk or need support?
Are you from an affected community in Nottingham wanting to make a difference:
Join the Community FGM Steering Group: Contact us
For emotional & peer support for survivors in Nottingham, join the FGM Survivor’s club: Contact us
Refer survivors needing medical attention to FGM medical specialist in Nottingham: Contact us
Drop in sessions at The Mary Potter Centre, 76 Gregory Blvd, NG7 5HY every Friday. Contact us
Call 0808 028 350 for a 24/7 anonymous FGM helpline or email: [email protected]
Call Nottingham City Council Children and Families Direct: 0115 876 4800
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
• FGM Survivors Club
• Volunteer with us
• FGM Steering Group • ‘Adopt a tree’ project
• FGM Champions of Change • Donate to support our work
• Request for training • Fundraise to support our work
For more information, contact Mojatu Foundation
Phone: 01158457009 Mobile: 07794372214
E mail: [email protected] Website: www.mojatufoundation.org