Female Genital Mutilation FGM
FGM is a criminal offence, it is child abuse and a form of violence against women and girls. FGM is prevalent in 30 countries, concentrating around the Atlantic coast to the Horn of Africa, in areas of the Middle East and some countries in Asia. FGM is a deeply embedded social norm, practised by families for a variety of complex reasons, and is often thought to be essential for a girl to become a proper woman and be marriageable. It is not required by any religion.
We have one opportunity to act.
To make a report to the police on 101. If the child is at immediate risk or you believe they have had FGM call 999.
Call the Foreign and Commonwealth Office if you believe a British National has been taken abroad for FGM Tel: 02070 081500