Female genital mutilation
Female Genital Mutilation (FGM) is dangerous and a criminal offence in the UK. FGM is where a female’s genitals are deliberately altered or removed for non-medical reasons. It is also known as ‘female circumcision’ or ‘cutting’.
FGM can happen at different times in a girl or women’s life and can span from the individual being a newborn to it happening during pregnancy. It is used to control female sexuality and can cause long lasting damage to their physical and emotional health.
Resources
- Home Office – I have rights
- Home Office – Female Genital Mutilation: the facts
- Home Office – Multi-agency statutory guidance on female genital mutilation
- Get a Female Genital Mutilation protection order
Useful organisations
- FORWARD
- NSPCC Helpline for FGM 0800 028 3550
- BAWSO