Female genital mutilation
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According to the World Health Organisation, female genital mutilation (FGM) comprises ‘all procedures involving partial or total removal of the external female genitalia or other injury to the female genital organs for non-medical reasons.’ A harmful practice with no health benefits, FGM can cause long-lasting physical, emotional and psychological trauma; and in some cases, death.
Female genital mutilation is classified into four major types:
Type 1– Clitoridectomy: partial or total removal ...
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