Female Genital Mutilation (FGM)

Female Genital Mutilation (FGM) is child abuse and illegal.

Regulated health and social care professionals and teachers are required to report cases of FGM in girls under 18 which they identify in the course of their professional work to the police.

FGM Guidance

FGM Poster

FGM Mandatory Reporting Factsheet

Countries where FGM is Prevalent