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Female genital mutilation Female genital mutilation (FGM) includes procedures that intentionally alter or cause injury to the female genital organs for non-medical reasons
Female genital mutilation - World Health Organization (WHO) Female genital mutilation (FGM) is a traditional harmful practice that involves the partial or total removal of external female genitalia or other injury to female genital organs for non-medical reasons It is estimated that more than 230 million girls and women alive today have undergone female genital mutilation in the countries where the practice is concentrated In addition, every year
New study highlights multiple long-term health complications from . . . The present study, titled Exploring the health complications of female genital mutilation through a systematic review and meta-analysis, updates and expands previous reviews, compiling all available data on health complications from studies with comparison groups of women with and without FGM, and by the different types of FGM
Female genital mutilation: Evidence brief Female genital mutilation (FGM) is recognized internationally as a violation of the human rights of girls and women It reflects deep rooted inequality between the sexes, and constitutes an extreme form of discrimination against women
High-quality health care for girls and women living with FGM: WHO . . . Addressing the many – and often invisible – health consequences of FGM May 2018: Girls and women who have been subjected to female genital mutilation (FGM) need high quality, empathetic and appropriate health care to meet their specific needs WHO has launched a new clinical handbook to help health care workers provide such care About FGMMore than 200 million girls and women alive today
International Day of Zero Tolerance for Female Genital Mutilation 2025 The International Day of Zero Tolerance for female genital mutilation (FGM), observed annually on 6 February, provides an opportunity to highlight progress and raise awareness to end this harmful practice This year, with the theme Step up the Pace, there is a focus on strengthening alliances and building movements to end FGM Share your support to #Unite2EndFGM