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Female genital cutting (FGC) refers to amputation of any part of the female genitalia for cultural rather than medical reasons, not including genital modification of intersexuals or gender reassignment surgery.
Most Human rights organizations in the West, Africa, and Asia consider female genital cutting rituals a violation of women's human rights. Among these groups and governments, they are regarded as unacceptable and illegal forms of body modification and mutilation of those believed to be too young or otherwise unable to give informed consent.
Although occasionally practiced by some doctors in the United States until 1958, in recent years it has been common only in parts of Africa and by minority groups in some countries of the Middle East. Less frequently, it occurs among some immigrant communities in parts of Asia and the Pacific, North and Latin America, and Europe.
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Foundation for Women's Health, Research and Development - International organisation dedicated to stopping harmful traditional practices such as female genital mutilation which violate the human rights of women and girls.
Meta Description: [ FORWARD is committed to eliminating Female Genital Mutilation (FGM), Child Marriage and other harmful gender-based discriminatory practices that violate the sexual and reproductive health and rights of girls and women. We seek to advance the health and human rights of African girls and women. FO... ]
GAMS - Association of French and African women's group who advocate for the abolition of female genital mutilation and other harmful practices against women and children.
Meta Description: [ Groupe femmes pour l'Abolition des Mutilations Sexuelles
et autres pratiques traditionnelles affectant la santĀ des femmes et des enfants. ]
Inter-African Committee on Traditional Practices - Member nations and human right groups that advocate against the practice of female genital mutilation. Provides descriptions, latest news, declarations, documents, newsletter, stories, and contact information.
Meta Description: [ Inter-African Committee (IAC) harmful traditional practices female genital mutilation FGM ]
Razor's Edge - The Controversy of Female Genital Mutilation - United Nations news about the practice includes links to interviews, legislation, reports, map, and documentary.
Meta Description: [ IRIN is a unique humanitarian news and analysis service. Part of the UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs, IRIN provides original content about emergencies in Africa, Asia and the Middle East to an audience of millions worldwide through the internet, TV and radio. ]
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WHO: Female Genital Mutilation - Provides information packet, world wide documentation, statements, religous rulings, and resources about the practice.
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