What Is Female Genital Mutilation (FGM)? Female Genital Mutilation (FGM) refers to all procedures involving the partial or total removal of the external female genitalia or other injury to the female genital organs for non-medical reasons. FGM has no health benefits and causes severe physical, psychological, and social harm to girls and women. It is...

Female Genital Mutilation (FGM) is the partial or total removal of the female external genitalia for non-medical reasons. It is a deeply rooted cultural practice in some communities, but it has serious physical, psychological, and social consequences for girls and women. Understanding the harms of FGM is critical to protecting children and promoting health, rights,...