Guidance

Statement opposing female genital mutilation

This outlines what FGM is, the legislation and penalties involved and the help and support available. The statement is often referred to as a health passport.

• From: Home Office, Department for Education, Department for International Development, Department of Health and Social Care, Ministry of Justice and Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office
• Published: 23 November 2012
• Last updated: 19 March 2021 — See all updates

Documents

Statement opposing female genital mutilation

PDF, 174 KB, 8 pages

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Amharic translation of statement

PDF, 693 KB, 8 pages

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Arabic translation of statement

PDF, 216 KB, 8 pages

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Farsi translation of statement

PDF, 206 KB, 8 pages

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French translation of statement

PDF, 133 KB, 8 pages

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Malay translation of statement

PDF, 136 KB, 8 pages

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Somali translation of statement

PDF, 131 KB, 8 pages

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Swahili translation of statement

PDF, 129 KB, 8 pages

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Tigrinya translation of statement

PDF, 668 KB, 8 pages

Turkish translation of statement

PDF, 140 KB, 8 pages

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Urdu translation of statement

PDF, 213 KB, 8 pages

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Welsh translation of statement

PDF, 139 KB, 8 pages

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Details

This statement opposing female genital mutilation (FGM) can be taken abroad to explain the criminal status of FGM in the UK. It outlines what FGM is, the legislation and penalties involved and the help and support available.

If you know someone in immediate danger, contact the police.

You should also contact the Foreign and Commonwealth Office if she’s already been taken abroad:

• telephone: 020 7008 1500
• from overseas: +44 (0)20 7008 1500
• find out about call charges

The NSPCC also provides further information and advice on FGM. You can email them or call their helpline: 0800 028 3550.

Published 23 November 2012
Last updated 19 March 2021 + show all updates

1. 19 March 2021

   Added Malay translation of statement opposing female genital mutilation.

2. 1 December 2016

   Updated statements and translations published.

3. 7 October 2015

   Translations added

4. 12 February 2014

   English version updated.

5. 23 November 2012

   First published.