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Confidential referrals to SRHR clinics, GBV hotlines, mental health services, and legal aid β trusted partners across the globe. If you are in immediate danger, call your local emergency number. In the EU and many European countries, dial 112.
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Rwanda SRHR Helpline (HDI)
π Rwanda Β· SRHR + Legal aid
Psychosocial support, legal aid for GBV survivors, family planning & HIV/STI counseling. (6 AM β 10 PM daily)
Rwanda GBV & Child Abuse Hotline
π Rwanda Β· GBV emergency
National toll-free for child abuse (116) and domestic/gender-based violence (3512). Available 24/7.
Rwanda Isange One Stop Centre
π Rwanda Β· GBV / medical
Medical, legal & psychosocial support for GBV survivors at district hospitals.
Liberia GBV National Call Center
π Liberia Β· GBV / child protection
Tollβfree 24/7 helpline for child abuse, GBV, human trafficking β immediate counseling & referrals.
Kenya National GBV Helpline
π Kenya Β· GBV helpline
24/7 toll-free, confidential reporting & support for gender-based violence, femicide, domestic abuse.
Nigeria GBV & SGBV Hotline (NHRC)
π Nigeria Β· Legal / Human rights
National Human Rights Commission shortcode for sexual & gender-based violence complaints / legal aid.
Nigeria Report GBV Helpline
π Nigeria Β· GBV
24/7 tollβfree line for immediate GBV reporting and support (Spotlight Initiative).
Nigeria MsYaki SRHR Hotline
π Nigeria Β· SRHR + GBV
Confidential SRHR counseling, contraception, STIs, mental health, GBV referrals.
South Africa GBV Command Centre
π South Africa Β· GBV emergency
24/7 tollβfree: crisis counseling, emergency assistance, shelter referrals. USSD *120*7867#.
South Africa Childline
π South Africa Β· Child protection
24/7 child protection & support for abuse, neglect, and family violence.
Uganda Sauti 116 Helpline
π Uganda Β· GBV / Child
24/7 national call & case management centre β GBV, child protection, family support.
Uganda SRHR Hotline (Humura)
π Uganda Β· SRHR
Reproductive health guidance, family planning, gender-based violence support.
Ghana Domestic Violence & GBV
π Ghana Β· GBV
Tollβfree Domestic Violence Call Centre β 24/7 support, psychosocial & police referral.
Ghana Helpline of Hope
π Ghana Β· GBV / legal
Counseling, legal advice, and emergency shelter linkage for survivors.
Ethiopia Alegnta GBV Hotline
π Ethiopia Β· GBV
Counseling & referrals for GBV survivors (Ethiopia).
Ethiopia EWLA Legal Aid
π Ethiopia Β· Legal aid
Ethiopian Women Lawyers Association β free legal support & counseling for women.
Tanzania GBV Helpline
π Tanzania Β· GBV
24/7 free support for survivors of GBV β legal & psychological assistance.
Tanzania National Child Helpline
π Tanzania Β· Child & SRHR
24/7 confidential support for GBV, early pregnancy, HIV/AIDS and youth SRHR.
DRC GBV Hotline (122)
π DRC Β· GBV
Tollβfree green line for reporting sexual & gender-based violence, medical & legal referral.
Zimbabwe Musasa GBV Helpline
π Zimbabwe Β· GBV / legal
24/7 crisis counseling, legal aid, and emergency shelters for survivors of GBV.
Zimbabwe Sarudzo SRHR Hotline
π Zimbabwe Β· SRHR youth
Youth-friendly hotline: SRHR, family planning, mental health & GBV referrals.
Egypt National Council for Women
π Egypt Β· GBV / legal
Support for domestic violence survivors β legal, psychological & social assistance.
India Women Helpline (181)
π India Β· GBV emergency
24/7 emergency & support for women facing violence in public/private spaces.
India NCW Helpline (14490)
π India Β· Legal / GBV
24Γ7 National Commission for Women β domestic violence, sexual harassment, cybercrime.
India Child Helpline (1098)
π India Β· Child protection
24-hour toll-free emergency for children in need of care and protection.
India National Cyber Crime Helpline
π India Β· Cyber crime
National helpline for reporting cyber crimes.
Pakistan GBV Helpline (1815)
π Pakistan Β· GBV / legal
Online Women Police Station: report domestic abuse, GBV, legal advice 24/7.
Pakistan Bolo Helpline
π Pakistan Β· GBV / disability
Provincial helpline for GBV survivors and persons with disabilities β referrals.
Pakistan Human Rights Helpline (1099)
π Pakistan Β· Legal / GBV
Ministry of Human Rights helpline for women and children in distress β legal assistance and shelter referrals.
Bangladesh National Helpline 333
π Bangladesh Β· GBV / SRHR
Centralized voice platform for grievance redress, GBV & SRHR information.
Bangladesh Bandhu Legal Aid
π Bangladesh Β· Legal aid
Legal Helpline for gender justice, SRHR and LGBTQ+ support.
Indonesia PKBI SRHR
π Indonesia Β· SRHR
Indonesian Family Planning Association β SRHR counseling and advocacy.
Indonesia UNHCR GBV Hotline
π Indonesia Β· GBV / child
Case management for children & GBV survivors (refugees/host communities).
Philippines PNP Hotline (177)
π Philippines Β· GBV
Philippine National Police β report VAWC (violence against women & children).
Philippines Makabata Helpline
π Philippines Β· Child protection
Child protection & gender-based violence reporting.
Philippines 911 Emergency (GBV)
π Philippines Β· GBV emergency
Unified emergency hotline now catering to GBV and VAWC cases, connecting to local Barangay VAW desks.
Japan: One-Stop Support Center (#8891)
π Japan Β· Sexual assault
Nationwide shortβcode connecting to the nearest one-stop support center for sexual violence victims.
Japan: Police Sexual Assault Consultation (#8103)
π Japan Β· Sexual assault
24-hour nationwide shortβcode connecting to prefectural police sexual assault consultation desks.
Turkey Alo 183 Social Support Line
π Turkey Β· Social support / GBV
24/7 support, counseling and reporting for women, children, elderly, and persons with disabilities. SMS available for hearing impaired.
988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline (USA)
π USA Β· Mental health / Suicide
24/7 free, confidential support for people in distress, prevention and crisis resources.
Crisis Text Line (USA)
π USA Β· Mental health
Text HOME to 741741 from anywhere in the US to connect with a trained crisis counselor 24/7.
National Sexual Assault Hotline (RAINN)
π USA Β· Sexual assault
Free, confidential, 24/7 support for survivors of sexual assault and their loved ones.
National Domestic Violence Hotline (USA)
π USA Β· Domestic violence
Free, confidential support for anyone experiencing domestic violence. Also available via text (START to 88788) or online chat.
National Human Trafficking Hotline (USA)
π USA Β· Human trafficking
24/7, multilingual hotline to connect victims and survivors of human trafficking with support services. Text BEFREE to 233733.
Childhelp National Child Abuse Hotline (USA)
π USA Β· Child protection
24/7, professional crisis counselors for children, parents, and concerned adults. Help in 170+ languages.
SAMHSA National Helpline (USA)
π USA Β· Substance abuse
Free, confidential, 24/7 treatment referral and information service for individuals and families facing mental and/or substance use disorders.
988 Suicide Crisis Helpline (Canada)
π Canada Β· Mental health
National telephone and text suicide prevention and support. Available 24/7, in English and French.
Canadian Human Trafficking Hotline
π Canada Β· Human trafficking
24/7 confidential support for victims of human trafficking. Help in 200+ languages.
Assaulted Women's Helpline (Canada)
π Canada Β· Domestic violence
Free, confidential, 24/7 telephone and TTY crisis line for women experiencing abuse.
Kids Help Phone (Canada)
π Canada Β· Child protection
24/7 support for children and youth. Text CONNECT to 686868.
Hope for Wellness Helpline (Canada)
π Canada Β· Mental health
24/7 mental health support for Indigenous Peoples in Canada, in English, French, Cree, Ojibway, and Inuktitut.
European 112 Emergency
π Europe Β· Emergency
PanβEuropean emergency number β call for police, ambulance, or fire brigade.
European 116 000 Missing Children
π Europe Β· Child protection
Hotline for missing children β takes calls and supports investigation.
European 116 006 Victim Support
π Europe Β· Victim support
Emotional and practical support for victims of crime.
European 116 111 Child Helpline
π Europe Β· Child protection
Free, confidential helpline for children in distress.
European 116 123 Mental Crisis
π Europe Β· Mental health
Emotional support for loneliness, psychological crisis, or suicidal thoughts.
Germany: Hilfetelefon Gewalt gegen Frauen (Violence Against Women)
π Germany Β· Domestic violence
24/7 free, anonymous support for women experiencing all forms of abuse. Multilingual.
France: Domestic Violence Helpline (3919)
π France Β· Domestic violence
National listening and referral number for women victims of violence. Free and anonymous.
France: Victim Support (116 006)
π France Β· Victim support
Emotional and practical support for victims of criminal offences.
UK: National Domestic Abuse Helpline
π United Kingdom Β· Domestic violence
24/7 free, confidential support for women experiencing domestic abuse.
UK: Men's Advice Line
π United Kingdom Β· Domestic violence
Confidential support for male victims of domestic abuse.
UK: Samaritans (116 123)
π United Kingdom Β· Mental health
Free, 24/7 emotional support for anyone in distress or crisis.
UK: Galop National LGBT+ Helpline
π United Kingdom Β· LGBTQ+
Support for LGBT+ people who are victims of all forms of abuse.
Spain: Gender Violence Helpline (016)
π Spain Β· Domestic violence
24/7 free, confidential information and legal advice for victims of gender violence.
Italy: Anti-Violence Helpline (1522)
π Italy Β· Domestic violence
National helpline for women victims of violence. 24/7 support in multiple languages.
Netherlands: Veilig Thuis (Domestic Violence Helpline)
π Netherlands Β· Domestic violence
24/7 free, anonymous support for domestic violence and child abuse. Also available via live chat.
1800RESPECT (Australia)
π Australia Β· Sexual assault / Domestic violence
National sexual assault, domestic and family violence counselling, information and support service. 24/7, free and confidential.
Kids Helpline (Australia)
π Australia Β· Child protection
Free, private, 24/7 counselling for young people aged 5-25.
MensLine Australia
π Australia Β· Mental health
Telephone and online counselling for men with emotional or relationship concerns.
Brazil Ligue 180 (Central de Atendimento Γ Mulher)
π Brazil Β· Domestic violence
24/7 free, confidential helpline for reporting violence against women. Also available on WhatsApp: +55 (61) 9610-0180.
Mexico 911 Emergency (GBV)
π Mexico Β· GBV emergency
24/7 emergency number trained to respond to gender-based violence calls. Operators are trained to handle GBV incidents and refer to local services.
Mexico LΓnea Violeta
π Mexico Β· Domestic violence
Specialized helpline for women experiencing violence β guidance, emotional support, and shelter referrals.
Argentina LΓnea 144 (National Domestic Violence Helpline)
π Argentina Β· Domestic violence
National tollβfree helpline for victims of domestic violence. Provides crisis intervention, legal advice, and referrals to shelters.
NHRC Nigeria (SGBV)
π Nigeria Β· Human rights / legal
National Human Rights Commission β shortcode for sexual & gender-based violence complaints.
India Human Rights Helpline
π India Β· Human rights
National Human Rights Commission helpline β discrimination, custody death, violence against women.
Philippines CHR VAWC
π Philippines Β· Legal aid
Commission on Human Rights β assistance with protection orders & treaty monitoring.
Ethiopian Women Lawyers Association
π Ethiopia Β· Legal aid
Free legal support & counseling for GBV survivors and womenβs rights.
Rwanda HDI Legal Aid
π Rwanda Β· Legal aid / SRHR
Legal assistance for GBV survivors, key populations, and pre/post abortion rights.
WHO Reproductive Health
π Global Β· Global health
Evidence-based SRHR guidelines, fact sheets, and country resources.
UNFPA GBV Resources
π Global Β· Global reference
Global directory of GBV response services, legal frameworks and survivor support.
Child Helpline International
π Global Β· Child protection
Global network of child helplines β find local numbers for 140+ countries.
ILO Forced Labour & Modern Slavery
π Global Β· Global reference
Global resources on forced labour and modern slavery.
UNODC Blue Heart Campaign
π Global Β· Global reference
Global initiative to raise awareness about human trafficking.