What are the myths and misconceptions surrounding FGM?

'Female genital mutilation' – also known as 'FGM' – refers to procedures that intentionally alter or cause injury to the female genital organs for non-medical ... Feb 26, 2021 ... This is when girls living in a country where the tradition is banned are taken across national borders to a country where it is not against the ... All procedures involving partial or total removal of the external female genitalia or other injury to the female genital organs for non-medical reasons. Female genital mutilation (FGM). The World Health Organisation (WHO) defines female genital mutilation as “all procedures that involve partial or total removal ... 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 ... FGM, known also female circumcision pre 1990, is the altering of the external female genital organ by operation for non-medical reasons. FGM is closely ... What is FGM? FGM or female genital mutilation, also known as female circumcision, excision or genital cutting, comprises all procedures that involve partial or ... Sep 16, 2019 ... FGM is a harmful practice against women and girls and has been banned in the UK since 1985. This is the first conviction and sentence in the UK. Feb 5, 2019 ... FIGO joins WHO in the strongest opposition to any medicalisation of the procedure. "The 'medicalisation' of FGM is an alarming trend being seen all over the ... Signs FGM might have taken place(Tab content hidden) · Having difficulty walking, standing or sitting. · Spending longer in the bathroom or toilet. · Appearing ...