Help and Advice

If you feel you might be at risk of Female Genital Mutilation or if you suspect somebody else is at risk of or has been subjected to Female Genital Mutilation click here.

Advice, Support and Specialist Health Care for Girls and Women Affected by FGM

If you have personal experience of, or know of anyone who has undergone FGM, FORWARD can provide support, advice and information about accessing specialist health care and counselling for girls and women affected by FGM.

There are a number of specialist clinics run by experienced professionals that offer specialist health care and help girls and women affected by FGM. These clinics offer gynaecological and routine antenatal care for African women. Most also offer de-infibulation ("reversal") services. These clinics are run by sensitive female staff who understand about FGM and what women have undergone, and translation services are available.

Please click here to view the list of the clinics offering these specialist services in the UK.

If you would like any help or advice or simply want to talk to someone about your experience you can contact FORWARD. FORWARD is staffed by sensitive and approachable African women who as well as English speak Arabic and several other African languages. Also do not hesitate to contact us if you want to talk to someone before approaching any of the clinics above for de-infibulation, or if you need support to access or attend the clinics.

Advice and Support for Professionals and the Public

One of FORWARD's main functions is to provide information, advice and resources in relation to FGM.

If you suspect that somebody is at risk of Female Genital Mutilation please click here for important advice regarding action that must be taken.
If you require Information and Resources on FGM and Child Protection, including the London Child Protection Procedures in respect to FGM click here for these resources.
If you cannot find the information you require on this website, or need any further any advice, information and support then please do not hesitate to contact FORWARD.
If you are a community organisation, government agency or statutory sector professional that would be interested in our FGM and Child Protection Training Programme click here to find out more.

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If you would like to Support FORWARD to eliminate FGM, click here to find out ways how you can!