7 reasons to end female genital mutilation
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7 reasonsto end fgm
(female genital mutilation)
200 millionNumber of girls and women alive today who have undergone FGM
3 millionNumber of girls at risk of undergoing FGM every year
Number of countries where FGM has been documented
30
15Age by which most girls affected have been cut
Female genitalmutilation is a
violation of human rights
Immediate complications can include:
• severe pain • excessive bleeding • infections e.g. tetanus • urinary problems • shock • DEATH
Long-term complications can include:
• vaginal problems • menstrual problems • sexual problems • increased risk of
childbirth complications • psychological problems
Together we can
#EndFGM
