Female genital mutilation

Female genital mutilation

Female genital mutilation (FGM) is a procedure performed on a woman or girl to remove her external genitalia partially or fully, or to damage or change her genitalia for non-medical reasons. It is very painful and can have serious and long-lasting health impacts. It can be life-threatening as it is often carried out by a non-professional.   

IKWRO provide advice, support, advocacy in Arabic, Kurdish, Turkish, Dari, Pashto, Farsi, and English to girls facing forced marriage, child marriage, female genital mutilation, and ‘honour’-based violence. If you need help or advice, please call: 020 7920 6460.