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Women and Girls Network (WGN)

LogoWomen and Girls Network (WGN) is a pan-London service that supports women and girls affected by all forms of gendered violence.

This includes: childhood sexual abuse, domestic violence, rape, prostitution (including trafficking and sexual exploitation), female genital mutilation (FGM), and so-called 'honour' based crimes such as forced marriage.

Their overall aim is to promote, preserve and restore the mental health and well-being of women and girls, to empower them to make a total and sustainable recovery from their experiences of violence. 

Advice Line and Web Chat:

Call Freephone: 0808 801 0660 or email: advice@wgn.org.uk or via web chat: www.wgn.org.uk (just press on the ‘chat’ button)

Open Monday to Friday 10am to 4pm and from 6pm-9pm on Wednesdays

Their Advice Line offers free and confidential information, advice and access to on-going support for anyone who self identifies as a woman (aged 14+) and has been affected by domestic and/or sexual violence and abuse. The Advice Line is also open for professionals to access advice and support on cases relating to gender based violence.

Sexual Violence Helpline:

Call Freephone 0808 801 0770 or email advice@wgn.org.uk

Open Monday to Friday 10am to 12:30pm, 2:30-4pm and from 6pm-9pm on Wednesdays.

Their Sexual Violence Helpline offers free and confidential emotional support for anyone in London, who self identifies as a woman (aged 14+) and has been affected by any form of sexual violence at any time in their lives. The Helpline also provides support to friends and family of survivors, as well as other professionals, to help them understand how best to support survivors of sexual violence.

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