Female Genital Mutilation (FGM) Researched by Abiodun Mohammed Adeyemi Ajijola Monday, 27th July 2026
Female Genital Mutilation (FGM)
Researched by Abiodun Mohammed Adeyemi Ajijola
Monday, 27th July 2026
'Female Genital Mutilation (FGM), also known as "cutting," involves the partial or total removal of external female genitalia for non-medical reasons. The WHO classifies it into four types: Types 1 & 2 involve removing the clitoris and/or labia, Type 3 (infibulation) involves sealing the vaginal opening, and Type 4 covers other harmful procedures like piercing or burning.
Practiced due to social norms regarding virginity, purity, and aesthetic misconceptions, FGM provides no health benefits. It causes severe health issues, including immediate pain and hemorrhage, along with long-term complications like chronic infections, childbirth difficulties, and psychological trauma. Internationally recognized as a violation of human rights and a form of gender-based violence, it is often performed on minors without consent.'

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