Directory of Female Genital Mutilation Resources

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The cutting and the excision of external genitalia and stitching of vaginal opening in females is considered to be not only medically unnecessary but genital mutilation. Female genital mutilation (FGM) is comdemned by most religious groups and banned in most countries. Procedure is sometimes called female circumcision.

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• Foundation for Women's Health, Research and Development

  http://www.forwarduk.org.uk/
  International organisation dedicated to stopping harmful traditional practices such as female genital mutilation which violate the human rights of women and girls.

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• Home > Health > Men's Health > Circumcision
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