Getting support and advice about FGM

The following organisations offer support and advice if you’re affected by Female Genital Mutilation. 

There is separate information on getting NHS healthcare and treatment.

AMINA Muslim Women's Resource Centre

AMINA provides services to help Muslim women to live better and safer lives, free from discrimination and abuse. Support includes counselling, befriending and advice services. 

Phone: 0808 801 0301
Monday to Friday, 10am to 4pm

Email: helpline@mwrc.org.uk 

Visit the AMINA website.

Saheliya

Saheyila supports the mental health and wellbeing of black and minority ethnic women in Scotland.

Phone: 0131 556 9302
Monday to Thursday, 9am to 4.30pm
Friday, 9am to 12.30pm
Find out about call charges on GOV.UK.

Email: info@saheliya.co.uk

Visit the Saheliya website.

Shakti Women's Aid

Shakti Women’s Aid supports black and minority ethnic women, young people and children experiencing or escaping from forced marriage, domestic abuse or honour based violence. Services include advocacy, refuge and information.

Phone: 0131 475 2399
Monday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday, 9.30am to 4pm
Tuesday, 1pm to 4pm
Find out about call charges on GOV.UK.

Email: info@shaktiedinburgh.co.uk

Visit the Shakti Women's Aid website.

Scotland’s Domestic Abuse and Forced Marriage Helpline

Scotland’s Domestic Abuse and Forced Marriage Helpline is confidential and free to call 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. 

Freephone: 0800 027 1234 
24 hours a day, 7 days a week 

Email: helpline@sdafmh.org.uk

Visit the website for Scotland’s Domestic Abuse and Forced Marriage Helpline.