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Helplines in Mali

UN Women Mali - Gender-Based Violence Hotline Centre de Contrôle - Ligne d'Assistance aux Victimes de Violence

Open 24/7

Free nationwide 24/7 hotline for gender-based violence survivors. Operated by Control Centre in partnership with National Police. Emergency calls are passed to nearest police station for investigation and judicial procedures.

Deenal Platform (JDWS) Deenal

Open 24/7

FREE 24/7 online platform for survivors of gender-based violence in Sahel region (Burkina Faso, Mali, Mauritania, Niger, Senegal, Chad). Established by Justice and Dignity for Women of Sahel. Provides confidential reporting and connection to support teams.

French, Arabic

Association Contre l'Exploitation Sexuelle des Enfants au Mali (ACESEM)

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FREE NGO combating child sexual exploitation. Provides case management for child victims including medical care, psychosocial support, accommodation, food, and reintegration services (economic, school, professional). Works at gold mining sites identifying trafficked children. ECPAT member.

Yereko KèLè

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FREE association defending young girls against forced marriage. Partner with WiLDAF providing reception center for women and girls. Offers support from psychologists, sociologists, and doctors. Team of lawyers and police officers help with complaints. Organizes training seminars.

ALIMA - Alliance for International Medical Action

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ALIMA provides psychological and psychosocial support integrated into medical interventions in Mali. Services include individual and group sessions, mental health consultations, PTSD treatment, anxiety, depression, and trauma support. Operations in Timbuktu, Ségou, Bandiagara (Mopti), and Bamako outskirts.

Humanity & Inclusion Mali

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Provides mental health and psychosocial support, psychological first aid, rehabilitation and assistance to victims of armed conflict. Team of psychologists, psychosocial workers, and case managers work in communities and listening centers. Operations particularly in Gao region. Active EU-funded project 2024-2025.

Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) Mali

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Medical humanitarian organization providing emergency medical care, treating violence-related injuries, maternal and pediatric services, and specialized cancer care (breast/cervical screening, diagnosis, treatment, palliative care) in Bamako. Responds to epidemics and displacement crises. Operations in Bamako, Sikasso, Ségou, Mopti, Gao, Tombouctou and Kidal.

MSI Reproductive Choices Mali

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Principal provider of FREE family planning and reproductive healthcare services in Mali since 2008. Offers client-centered contraceptive services, post-abortion care, and GBV response programs (since 2021). Services designed for financially and geographically disadvantaged populations including adolescents. Operates in 12 regions including Kayes, Koulikoro, Sikasso, Ségou, Mopti, Timbuktu and Bamako.

International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) Mali

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FREE humanitarian organization providing assistance to conflict-affected populations. Treats wounded, distributes essential supplies, improves water access, visits detainees, reunites separated families, and promotes international humanitarian law awareness. Active in conflict zones.

UNFPA Mali

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UN Population Fund providing FREE sexual and reproductive health, family planning, and gender-based violence services. Operates One-Stop Centers for GBV survivors providing holistic care in Gao, Timbuktu, and Menaka. Leads GBV sub-cluster. Mobile clinics provide integrated SRH/GBV services. Active in 4 regions.

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