Materials released as part of the Home Office campaign to help raise awareness of the NSPCC FGM helpline reinforces the facts that female genital mutilation is child abuse and is illegal under UK law.
Document Type: Leaflets
Signed Religious Declaration Against FGM
A declaration signed by religious leaders across the country highlighting FGM is not required as part of any religion.
Keeping your girls safe from FGM (Leaflet)
This leaflet is for parents to help raise awareness of FGM and the law, especially around the holiday season.
FGM and Islam (Leaflet)
This is a leaflet produced by FORWARD that can be given to families who believe FGM is an Islamic requirement.
Child Abuse Linked to Faith or Belief – Leaflet
This leaflet contains information on what CALFB is, the risk indicators and signs a child is undergoing CALFB and what professionals should do if they are concerned.
FGM Protection Order Leaflet
This leaflet explores what FGM Protection Orders are, who can apply and how they can be used. This resource is aimed at families, but can be useful for professionals who want to know more about FGMPO’s.
Breast Flattening Leaflet
This leaflet can be downloaded and contains information about Breast Flattening (ironing) in the UK context. This leaflet can be used by professionals as well to understand what the risks and indicators may be.