How can language perpetuate stigma or misconceptions about FGM?

The most common form of female genital mutilation (FGM) or female genital cutting (FGC) practiced in Somalia is Type III (commonly referred to as infibulation) Sep 13, 2021 ... Prevalence of FGM. WHO estimates that over 200 million girls and women have been subjected to FGM in the 30 countries in Africa, the Middle East ... Feb 6, 2019 ... Female genital mutilation, or FGM for short, is the deliberate cutting or removal of a female's external genitalia. FGM, sometimes referred to as female circumcision, is when a girl's genitals (private parts) are altered or removed. It can cause long-lasting damage as well ... Feb 6, 2025 ... What is FGM? Why does it occur? What actions are being taken to stop it? Most importantly, why must it end? Today is International Day of ... Female genital mutilation (FGM) comprises all procedures that involve partial or total removal of the external female genitalia. Feb 16, 2011 ... ... (FGM). Male circumcision is although largely unconsented genital surgery that carries potential health risks, female genital mutilation (FGM) ... Female genital mutilation/cutting is also known as female genital mutilation (FGM), female genital cutting (FGC) or female circumcision. ... What Is FGM/C ... 5 days ago ... Female Genital Mutilation is illegal. FGM is illegal in Scotland and the rest of the UK. It's also against a person's rights to health and to ... And although global efforts to encourage communities to abandon FGM/C are making strong progress, population growth means the number of girls at risk of being ...