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Rwanda SRHR Helpline (HDI)

πŸ“ Rwanda Β· SRHR + Legal aid

🌍 Africa

Psychosocial support, legal aid for GBV survivors, family planning & HIV/STI counseling. (6 AM – 10 PM daily)

LegalMedicalYouth-friendly
Source: IPPF / HDI Rwanda

Rwanda GBV & Child Abuse Hotline

πŸ“ Rwanda Β· GBV emergency

🌍 Africa

National toll-free for child abuse (116) and domestic/gender-based violence (3512). Available 24/7.

24/7Child protection
Source: Rwanda Investigation Bureau

Rwanda Isange One Stop Centre

πŸ“ Rwanda Β· GBV / medical

🌍 Africa

Medical, legal & psychosocial support for GBV survivors at district hospitals.

MedicalLegalShelter
Source: Ministry of Health Rwanda

Liberia GBV National Call Center

πŸ“ Liberia Β· GBV / child protection

🌍 Africa

Toll‑free 24/7 helpline for child abuse, GBV, human trafficking β€” immediate counseling & referrals.

24/7Child protection
Source: Ministry of Gender, Children & Social Protection

Kenya National GBV Helpline

πŸ“ Kenya Β· GBV helpline

🌍 Africa

24/7 toll-free, confidential reporting & support for gender-based violence, femicide, domestic abuse.

24/7Free
Source: State Dept for Gender, Kenya

Nigeria GBV & SGBV Hotline (NHRC)

πŸ“ Nigeria Β· Legal / Human rights

🌍 Africa

National Human Rights Commission shortcode for sexual & gender-based violence complaints / legal aid.

LegalHuman rights
Source: NHRC Nigeria

Nigeria Report GBV Helpline

πŸ“ Nigeria Β· GBV

🌍 Africa

24/7 toll‑free line for immediate GBV reporting and support (Spotlight Initiative).

24/7Free
Source: CFHI / Spotlight Initiative

Nigeria MsYaki SRHR Hotline

πŸ“ Nigeria Β· SRHR + GBV

🌍 Africa

Confidential SRHR counseling, contraception, STIs, mental health, GBV referrals.

MedicalMental health
Source: MAMA Network

South Africa GBV Command Centre

πŸ“ South Africa Β· GBV emergency

🌍 Africa

24/7 toll‑free: crisis counseling, emergency assistance, shelter referrals. USSD *120*7867#.

24/7Shelter
Source: Government of South Africa

South Africa Childline

πŸ“ South Africa Β· Child protection

🌍 Africa

24/7 child protection & support for abuse, neglect, and family violence.

24/7Child protection
Source: Childline SA

Uganda Sauti 116 Helpline

πŸ“ Uganda Β· GBV / Child

🌍 Africa

24/7 national call & case management centre β€” GBV, child protection, family support.

24/7Child protection
Source: UNICEF / Uganda Gov

Uganda SRHR Hotline (Humura)

πŸ“ Uganda Β· SRHR

🌍 Africa

Reproductive health guidance, family planning, gender-based violence support.

Medical
Source: MAMA Network

Ghana Domestic Violence & GBV

πŸ“ Ghana Β· GBV

🌍 Africa

Toll‑free Domestic Violence Call Centre – 24/7 support, psychosocial & police referral.

24/7
Source: Ministry of Gender, Ghana

Ghana Helpline of Hope

πŸ“ Ghana Β· GBV / legal

🌍 Africa

Counseling, legal advice, and emergency shelter linkage for survivors.

LegalShelter
Source: MoGCSP

Ethiopia Alegnta GBV Hotline

πŸ“ Ethiopia Β· GBV

🌍 Africa

Counseling & referrals for GBV survivors (Ethiopia).

Source: Ethio Health Alliance

Ethiopia EWLA Legal Aid

πŸ“ Ethiopia Β· Legal aid

🌍 Africa

Ethiopian Women Lawyers Association β€” free legal support & counseling for women.

LegalFree
Source: EWLA

Tanzania GBV Helpline

πŸ“ Tanzania Β· GBV

🌍 Africa

24/7 free support for survivors of GBV β€” legal & psychological assistance.

24/7LegalFree
Source: Tanzania Gov / UN Women

Tanzania National Child Helpline

πŸ“ Tanzania Β· Child & SRHR

🌍 Africa

24/7 confidential support for GBV, early pregnancy, HIV/AIDS and youth SRHR.

24/7Child protectionYouth-friendly
Source: UNICEF / Government

DRC GBV Hotline (122)

πŸ“ DRC Β· GBV

🌍 Africa

Toll‑free green line for reporting sexual & gender-based violence, medical & legal referral.

MedicalLegal
Source: Ipas DRC / UNFPA

Zimbabwe Musasa GBV Helpline

πŸ“ Zimbabwe Β· GBV / legal

🌍 Africa

24/7 crisis counseling, legal aid, and emergency shelters for survivors of GBV.

24/7LegalShelter
Source: Musasa Project

Zimbabwe Sarudzo SRHR Hotline

πŸ“ Zimbabwe Β· SRHR youth

🌍 Africa

Youth-friendly hotline: SRHR, family planning, mental health & GBV referrals.

Youth-friendlyMental health
Source: MyAge Zimbabwe

Egypt National Council for Women

πŸ“ Egypt Β· GBV / legal

🌍 Africa

Support for domestic violence survivors – legal, psychological & social assistance.

Legal
Source: National Council for Women

India Women Helpline (181)

πŸ“ India Β· GBV emergency

🌏 Asia

24/7 emergency & support for women facing violence in public/private spaces.

24/7
Source: Govt of India

India NCW Helpline (14490)

πŸ“ India Β· Legal / GBV

🌏 Asia

24Γ—7 National Commission for Women – domestic violence, sexual harassment, cybercrime.

24/7Legal
Source: NCW India

India Child Helpline (1098)

πŸ“ India Β· Child protection

🌏 Asia

24-hour toll-free emergency for children in need of care and protection.

24/7Child protection
Source: Ministry of Women and Child Development

India National Cyber Crime Helpline

πŸ“ India Β· Cyber crime

🌏 Asia

National helpline for reporting cyber crimes.

Source: Govt of India

Pakistan GBV Helpline (1815)

πŸ“ Pakistan Β· GBV / legal

🌏 Asia

Online Women Police Station: report domestic abuse, GBV, legal advice 24/7.

24/7Legal
Source: Islamabad Police / UNFPA

Pakistan Bolo Helpline

πŸ“ Pakistan Β· GBV / disability

🌏 Asia

Provincial helpline for GBV survivors and persons with disabilities – referrals.

Source: Social Welfare KP

Pakistan Human Rights Helpline (1099)

πŸ“ Pakistan Β· Legal / GBV

🌏 Asia

Ministry of Human Rights helpline for women and children in distress – legal assistance and shelter referrals.

LegalShelter
Source: Ministry of Human Rights, Pakistan

Bangladesh National Helpline 333

πŸ“ Bangladesh Β· GBV / SRHR

🌏 Asia

Centralized voice platform for grievance redress, GBV & SRHR information.

Source: a2i, ICT Division

Bangladesh Bandhu Legal Aid

πŸ“ Bangladesh Β· Legal aid

🌏 Asia

Legal Helpline for gender justice, SRHR and LGBTQ+ support.

LegalLGBTQ+
Source: Bandhu Social Welfare Society

Indonesia PKBI SRHR

πŸ“ Indonesia Β· SRHR

🌏 Asia

Indonesian Family Planning Association – SRHR counseling and advocacy.

Medical
Source: PKBI

Indonesia UNHCR GBV Hotline

πŸ“ Indonesia Β· GBV / child

🌏 Asia

Case management for children & GBV survivors (refugees/host communities).

Child protection
Source: UNHCR Indonesia

Philippines PNP Hotline (177)

πŸ“ Philippines Β· GBV

🌏 Asia

Philippine National Police – report VAWC (violence against women & children).

Source: PNP

Philippines Makabata Helpline

πŸ“ Philippines Β· Child protection

🌏 Asia

Child protection & gender-based violence reporting.

Child protection
Source: CWC

Philippines 911 Emergency (GBV)

πŸ“ Philippines Β· GBV emergency

🌏 Asia

Unified emergency hotline now catering to GBV and VAWC cases, connecting to local Barangay VAW desks.

24/7
Source: Philippine Information Agency

Japan: One-Stop Support Center (#8891)

πŸ“ Japan Β· Sexual assault

🌏 Asia

Nationwide short‑code connecting to the nearest one-stop support center for sexual violence victims.

Source: Cabinet Office

Japan: Police Sexual Assault Consultation (#8103)

πŸ“ Japan Β· Sexual assault

🌏 Asia

24-hour nationwide short‑code connecting to prefectural police sexual assault consultation desks.

24/7
Source: National Police Agency

Turkey Alo 183 Social Support Line

πŸ“ Turkey Β· Social support / GBV

🌏 Asia

24/7 support, counseling and reporting for women, children, elderly, and persons with disabilities. SMS available for hearing impaired.

24/7Text/chat
Source: Ministry of Family, Labor and Social Services

988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline (USA)

πŸ“ USA Β· Mental health / Suicide

πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ USA/Canada

24/7 free, confidential support for people in distress, prevention and crisis resources.

24/7Mental healthFreeText/chat
Source: SAMHSA

Crisis Text Line (USA)

πŸ“ USA Β· Mental health

πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ USA/Canada

Text HOME to 741741 from anywhere in the US to connect with a trained crisis counselor 24/7.

24/7Mental healthText/chatFree
Source: Crisis Text Line

National Sexual Assault Hotline (RAINN)

πŸ“ USA Β· Sexual assault

πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ USA/Canada

Free, confidential, 24/7 support for survivors of sexual assault and their loved ones.

24/7FreeText/chat
Source: RAINN

National Domestic Violence Hotline (USA)

πŸ“ USA Β· Domestic violence

πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ USA/Canada

Free, confidential support for anyone experiencing domestic violence. Also available via text (START to 88788) or online chat.

24/7FreeText/chatShelter
Source: The Hotline

National Human Trafficking Hotline (USA)

πŸ“ USA Β· Human trafficking

πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ USA/Canada

24/7, multilingual hotline to connect victims and survivors of human trafficking with support services. Text BEFREE to 233733.

24/7FreeText/chat
Source: US Gov

Childhelp National Child Abuse Hotline (USA)

πŸ“ USA Β· Child protection

πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ USA/Canada

24/7, professional crisis counselors for children, parents, and concerned adults. Help in 170+ languages.

24/7Child protectionFree
Source: Childhelp

SAMHSA National Helpline (USA)

πŸ“ USA Β· Substance abuse

πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ USA/Canada

Free, confidential, 24/7 treatment referral and information service for individuals and families facing mental and/or substance use disorders.

24/7Mental healthFree
Source: SAMHSA

988 Suicide Crisis Helpline (Canada)

πŸ“ Canada Β· Mental health

πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ USA/Canada

National telephone and text suicide prevention and support. Available 24/7, in English and French.

24/7Mental healthFreeText/chat
Source: CAMH

Canadian Human Trafficking Hotline

πŸ“ Canada Β· Human trafficking

πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ USA/Canada

24/7 confidential support for victims of human trafficking. Help in 200+ languages.

24/7Free
Source: Canadian Centre to End Human Trafficking

Assaulted Women's Helpline (Canada)

πŸ“ Canada Β· Domestic violence

πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ USA/Canada

Free, confidential, 24/7 telephone and TTY crisis line for women experiencing abuse.

24/7FreeTTY
Source: Assaulted Women's Helpline

Kids Help Phone (Canada)

πŸ“ Canada Β· Child protection

πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ USA/Canada

24/7 support for children and youth. Text CONNECT to 686868.

24/7Child protectionFreeText/chat
Source: Kids Help Phone

Hope for Wellness Helpline (Canada)

πŸ“ Canada Β· Mental health

πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ USA/Canada

24/7 mental health support for Indigenous Peoples in Canada, in English, French, Cree, Ojibway, and Inuktitut.

24/7Mental healthFree
Source: Gov of Canada

European 112 Emergency

πŸ“ Europe Β· Emergency

πŸ‡ͺπŸ‡Ί Europe

Pan‑European emergency number – call for police, ambulance, or fire brigade.

24/7Emergency
Source: European Union

European 116 000 Missing Children

πŸ“ Europe Β· Child protection

πŸ‡ͺπŸ‡Ί Europe

Hotline for missing children – takes calls and supports investigation.

Child protection
Source: European Commission

European 116 006 Victim Support

πŸ“ Europe Β· Victim support

πŸ‡ͺπŸ‡Ί Europe

Emotional and practical support for victims of crime.

Victim support
Source: European Commission

European 116 111 Child Helpline

πŸ“ Europe Β· Child protection

πŸ‡ͺπŸ‡Ί Europe

Free, confidential helpline for children in distress.

Child protectionFree
Source: Child Helpline International

European 116 123 Mental Crisis

πŸ“ Europe Β· Mental health

πŸ‡ͺπŸ‡Ί Europe

Emotional support for loneliness, psychological crisis, or suicidal thoughts.

Mental health
Source: European Commission

Germany: Hilfetelefon Gewalt gegen Frauen (Violence Against Women)

πŸ“ Germany Β· Domestic violence

πŸ‡ͺπŸ‡Ί Europe

24/7 free, anonymous support for women experiencing all forms of abuse. Multilingual.

24/7FreeMultilingual
Source: German Federal Office for Family Affairs

France: Domestic Violence Helpline (3919)

πŸ“ France Β· Domestic violence

πŸ‡ͺπŸ‡Ί Europe

National listening and referral number for women victims of violence. Free and anonymous.

Free
Source: French Government

France: Victim Support (116 006)

πŸ“ France Β· Victim support

πŸ‡ͺπŸ‡Ί Europe

Emotional and practical support for victims of criminal offences.

Source: France Victimes

UK: National Domestic Abuse Helpline

πŸ“ United Kingdom Β· Domestic violence

πŸ‡ͺπŸ‡Ί Europe

24/7 free, confidential support for women experiencing domestic abuse.

24/7Free
Source: Women's Aid / Refuge

UK: Men's Advice Line

πŸ“ United Kingdom Β· Domestic violence

πŸ‡ͺπŸ‡Ί Europe

Confidential support for male victims of domestic abuse.

Free
Source: Mens Advice Line

UK: Samaritans (116 123)

πŸ“ United Kingdom Β· Mental health

πŸ‡ͺπŸ‡Ί Europe

Free, 24/7 emotional support for anyone in distress or crisis.

24/7Mental healthFree
Source: Samaritans

UK: Galop National LGBT+ Helpline

πŸ“ United Kingdom Β· LGBTQ+

πŸ‡ͺπŸ‡Ί Europe

Support for LGBT+ people who are victims of all forms of abuse.

LGBTQ+
Source: Galop

Spain: Gender Violence Helpline (016)

πŸ“ Spain Β· Domestic violence

πŸ‡ͺπŸ‡Ί Europe

24/7 free, confidential information and legal advice for victims of gender violence.

24/7FreeLegal
Source: Spanish Government

Italy: Anti-Violence Helpline (1522)

πŸ“ Italy Β· Domestic violence

πŸ‡ͺπŸ‡Ί Europe

National helpline for women victims of violence. 24/7 support in multiple languages.

24/7Multilingual
Source: Italian Government

Netherlands: Veilig Thuis (Domestic Violence Helpline)

πŸ“ Netherlands Β· Domestic violence

πŸ‡ͺπŸ‡Ί Europe

24/7 free, anonymous support for domestic violence and child abuse. Also available via live chat.

24/7FreeText/chat
Source: Veilig Thuis

1800RESPECT (Australia)

πŸ“ Australia Β· Sexual assault / Domestic violence

πŸ‡¦πŸ‡Ί Australia

National sexual assault, domestic and family violence counselling, information and support service. 24/7, free and confidential.

24/7FreeText/chat
Source: Australian Government

Kids Helpline (Australia)

πŸ“ Australia Β· Child protection

πŸ‡¦πŸ‡Ί Australia

Free, private, 24/7 counselling for young people aged 5-25.

24/7Child protectionFree
Source: Yourtown

MensLine Australia

πŸ“ Australia Β· Mental health

πŸ‡¦πŸ‡Ί Australia

Telephone and online counselling for men with emotional or relationship concerns.

Mental healthFree
Source: Australian Government

Brazil Ligue 180 (Central de Atendimento Γ  Mulher)

πŸ“ Brazil Β· Domestic violence

🌎 South America

24/7 free, confidential helpline for reporting violence against women. Also available on WhatsApp: +55 (61) 9610-0180.

24/7FreeText/chat
Source: Ministry of Women

Mexico 911 Emergency (GBV)

πŸ“ Mexico Β· GBV emergency

🌎 South America

24/7 emergency number trained to respond to gender-based violence calls. Operators are trained to handle GBV incidents and refer to local services.

24/7Emergency
Source: Government of Mexico

Mexico LΓ­nea Violeta

πŸ“ Mexico Β· Domestic violence

🌎 South America

Specialized helpline for women experiencing violence – guidance, emotional support, and shelter referrals.

Shelter
Source: Government of MichoacΓ‘n

Argentina LΓ­nea 144 (National Domestic Violence Helpline)

πŸ“ Argentina Β· Domestic violence

🌎 South America

National toll‑free helpline for victims of domestic violence. Provides crisis intervention, legal advice, and referrals to shelters.

FreeLegalShelter
Source: Government of Argentina

NHRC Nigeria (SGBV)

πŸ“ Nigeria Β· Human rights / legal

βš–οΈ Legal

National Human Rights Commission – shortcode for sexual & gender-based violence complaints.

LegalHuman rights
Source: NHRC Nigeria

India Human Rights Helpline

πŸ“ India Β· Human rights

βš–οΈ Legal

National Human Rights Commission helpline – discrimination, custody death, violence against women.

LegalHuman rights
Source: NHRC India

Philippines CHR VAWC

πŸ“ Philippines Β· Legal aid

βš–οΈ Legal

Commission on Human Rights – assistance with protection orders & treaty monitoring.

Legal
Source: CHR Philippines

Ethiopian Women Lawyers Association

πŸ“ Ethiopia Β· Legal aid

βš–οΈ Legal

Free legal support & counseling for GBV survivors and women’s rights.

LegalFree
Source: EWLA

Rwanda HDI Legal Aid

πŸ“ Rwanda Β· Legal aid / SRHR

βš–οΈ Legal

Legal assistance for GBV survivors, key populations, and pre/post abortion rights.

LegalMedical
Source: HDI Rwanda

WHO Reproductive Health

πŸ“ Global Β· Global health

🌐 Global

Evidence-based SRHR guidelines, fact sheets, and country resources.

Reference
Source: WHO

UNFPA GBV Resources

πŸ“ Global Β· Global reference

🌐 Global

Global directory of GBV response services, legal frameworks and survivor support.

Reference
Source: UNFPA

Child Helpline International

πŸ“ Global Β· Child protection

🌐 Global

Global network of child helplines – find local numbers for 140+ countries.

ReferenceChild protection
Source: CHI

ILO Forced Labour & Modern Slavery

πŸ“ Global Β· Global reference

🌐 Global

Global resources on forced labour and modern slavery.

Reference
Source: ILO

UNODC Blue Heart Campaign

πŸ“ Global Β· Global reference

🌐 Global

Global initiative to raise awareness about human trafficking.

Reference
Source: UNODC
⚑ Compiled from official government portals, UN agencies, IPPF member associations, and national GBV helplines. Service availability may change; if a number does not work, please contact mysafepad@gmail.com or consult local authorities.