Tradition or human rights issue: Female genital mutilation remains a big crisis

Last updated on February 10th, 2025 at 12:13 pm

Some 230 million girls in more than 90 countries across the globe have female genital mutilation (FGM) and can suffer lifelong physical, emotional and psychological problems. The practice is a violation of basic human rights.

FGM includes all procedures that comprise partial or total removal of the external female genitalia, or other injury to the female genital organs for non-medical reasons. The practice can result in serious bleeding and problems urinating, and has no health benefits.

Female genital mutilation constitutes an extreme form of gender discrimination. It is often thought of as a one-time procedure, but in reality, it carries a lifetime of painful procedures that continue much into adulthood.

FGM is not a problem in just developing countries. In the US itself, approximately 513,000 people have undergone or are at risk of the practice. Long-term complications include urinary problems, vaginal problems, menstrual problems, sexual problems and difficult delivery.

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