Female genital mutilation (FGM) is injuring or partially or completely removing the external genitalia of a woman.
Sometimes it is also called female cutting or female circumcision.
It is a traditional and harmful practice in some cultures without medical reasons.
FGM is dangerous for the physical and mental health of girls and women and violates their human rights.
Image copyright Sensoa (Zanzu.be)
A woman laying on her back with her legs spread.
The urinary meatus (5) and anus (6) are not part of the sexual organs.
FGM type 1: clitoris is removed
FGM type 2: clitoris and labia are removed
FGM type 3: labia are stitched together
Image copyright Sensoa (Zanzu.be)
FGM is illegal in Europe!
If you have undergone female genital mutilation or you are afraid that it will be done, you can contact a specialized organization that can help you.
With your general doctor you can talk about any subject. Your doctor will help you to find the right healthcare.
Cookie | Duration | Description |
---|---|---|
cookielawinfo-checkbox-analytics | 11 months | This cookie is set by GDPR Cookie Consent plugin. The cookie is used to store the user consent for the cookies in the category "Analytics". |
cookielawinfo-checkbox-functional | 11 months | The cookie is set by GDPR cookie consent to record the user consent for the cookies in the category "Functional". |
cookielawinfo-checkbox-necessary | 11 months | This cookie is set by GDPR Cookie Consent plugin. The cookies is used to store the user consent for the cookies in the category "Necessary". |
cookielawinfo-checkbox-others | 11 months | This cookie is set by GDPR Cookie Consent plugin. The cookie is used to store the user consent for the cookies in the category "Other. |
cookielawinfo-checkbox-performance | 11 months | This cookie is set by GDPR Cookie Consent plugin. The cookie is used to store the user consent for the cookies in the category "Performance". |
viewed_cookie_policy | 11 months | The cookie is set by the GDPR Cookie Consent plugin and is used to store whether or not user has consented to the use of cookies. It does not store any personal data. |