Service Providers
Find and connect with verified support organizations, medical centres, and NGOs across Nigeria dedicated to ending FGM and supporting survivors.
Ebonyi
2 Providers
Tomorrow is a girl Foundation (TAG)
Certified service provider supporting the movement to end FGM in Ebonyi state.
Inspiring Generation and Human Support Foundation Africa (IGHUSUF AFRICA)
Certified service provider supporting the movement to end FGM in Ebonyi state.
Ekiti
2 Providers
Balm in Gilead Foundation for Sustainable Development(BIGIF)
Certified service provider supporting the movement to end FGM in Ekiti state.
Gender Mobile Initiative(GMI)
Certified service provider supporting the movement to end FGM in Ekiti state.
Imo
2 Providers
Health, Empowerment, Academic and Leadership Global Organization (HEALGO)
Certified service provider supporting the movement to end FGM in Imo state.
Virgin Heart Foundation (VHF)
Certified service provider supporting the movement to end FGM in Imo state.
Osun
2 Providers
Value Female Network (VFN)
Certified service provider supporting the movement to end FGM in Osun state.
Value Re-orientation for Community Enhancement (VARCE Nigeria)
Certified service provider supporting the movement to end FGM in Osun state.
Oyo
2 Providers
Onelife Initiative for Human Development (Onelife Initiative)
Certified service provider supporting the movement to end FGM in Oyo state.
Trailblazer initiative Nigeria (for Sustainable Development, Health and Empowerment) (TBI)
Certified service provider supporting the movement to end FGM in Oyo state.
Frequently Asked Questions
Find answers to common questions about FGM, our movement, and how you can help.
Female Genital Mutilation (FGM) comprises all procedures involving partial or total removal of the external female genitalia or other injury to the female genital organs for non-medical reasons. The WHO classifies FGM into four types, all of which are harmful and have no health benefits.
FGM persists due to a complex mix of social, cultural, and religious factors. In communities where it's practiced, it's often seen as a social norm, a rite of passage, or a way to control female sexuality. Many families believe they must practice FGM for their daughters to be accepted in society or be eligible for marriage.
Yes. The Violence Against Persons (Prohibition) Act 2015 prohibits FGM at the federal level in Nigeria. The law makes it illegal to perform FGM, aid or abet the practice, or fail to report known cases. Penalties include fines and imprisonment. Many states have also enacted their own laws against FGM.
You can report cases through the state hotlines listed on our website. Each focal state has dedicated phone numbers for reporting. All reports are treated confidentially. You can also contact local partner organizations or law enforcement. When reporting, try to provide as much information as possible while prioritizing the safety of those involved.
Support services include medical care for physical complications, psychological counseling, and legal assistance. Our partner organizations in each state provide these services. Contact the hotline in your state to be connected with appropriate support services. All services are confidential and survivor-centered.
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