LinksUK HELPLINE
NSPCC
Factsheet available. National free phone helpline open 24-hours for anyone with child protection concerns 0800 028 3550 ORGANISATIONS IN SCOTLAND
Amina: Muslim Women’s Resource Centre
Services, campaigning and helpline on 0808 801 0301 Dignity Alert Research Forum (DARF) Education, support, training and campaigning around FGM. Based in Edinburgh and working across Scotland. Kenyan Women in Scotland Association (KIWSA) Working to raise awareness of FGM and other Harmful traditional Practices. Shakti Women`s Aid Support for Black and minority ethnic women following domestic abuse or harmful cultural practices. Training service. Saheliya Saheliya is a specialist mental health and well-being support organisation for black and minority ethnic (BME) women and girls (12+) in Scotland. Women’s Support Project Resources available to support training and public education on FGM. Contact for the FGM Aware Network. My Voice Empowering communities to challenge and prevent FGM while supporting the development of culturally sensitive support services for individuals affected. My Voice also coordinates a network of community based organisation affected by FGM in order to liaise with policy makers and service providers. |
WEBSITES
National VAW Training Resources
Range of resources to support training and public education on violence against women. World Health Organisation Factsheet on FGM. Forward Information, resources and training on a range of issues, including FGM. Equality Now Works on women`s equality and against violence against women. Website includes resources which can inform training. ACCM ACCM (UK) works to tackle and eliminate harmful traditional practices, Female Genital Mutilation (FGM); Forced Marriage (FM); and Honour Based Violence (HBV) that impacts and violent the human rights and wellbeing of girls and women. Integrate UK Educational and video resources to support work with young people. NHS Choices Information on FGM. Scottish Government Information on FGM. |
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