Female genital mutilation (FGM) (also known as female genital cutting, female genital mutilation/cutting (FGM/C) and female circumcision) is the ritual...

as piercings, circumcision, or labiaplasty. The term genital mutilation is used to describe genital modifications of which the speaker disapproves. Opinions...

Female genital mutilation (FGM), also known as female genital cutting (FGC), female genital mutilation/cutting (FGM/C) and female circumcision, is practiced...

Female genital mutilation (FGM) is a cultural practice that occurs in several cultures and is practised in India by some Islamic groups. The Dawoodi Bohra...

There is a widespread view among practitioners of female genital mutilation (FGM) that it is a religious requirement, although prevalence rates often vary...

Nigeria has the highest rate of female genital mutilation (FGM) in the world in total numbers. It is usually experienced by girls aged 0 to 15 years old...

genital alteration is that of female genital mutilation. This mostly involves the partial or complete removal of the vulva. Female genital mutilation...

Female genital mutilation (FGM), also known as female circumcision or female genital cutting, includes any procedure involving the removal or injury of...

and numerous other international bodies opposes female genital mutilation. Maiming, or mutilation which involves the loss of, or incapacity to use, a bodily...

The legal status of female genital mutilation (FGM), also known as female genital cutting (FGC), differs widely across the world. In international law...