A CHAT FROM LONDON: We should all speak out against female genital mutilation

What is it and why is it still being carried out across the world?

It is a ritual supposed to keep women “pure”, but an increased understanding of the severe health risks of extreme forms of female genital mutilation appears to be slowly rolling back its prevalence in Somalia’s northwest.

Female genital mutilation: UK institutions not to blame
The Commentator
When it comes to female genital mutilation, blaming anything or anyone other than the culture that practices it, is an extraordinary and cowardly blame-shifting exercise. This concerns Islam, and we must say so. Fgm. How best to put an end to FGM in Britain?
Police Gender Desks May Play Significant Role in War On FGMAllAfrica.com

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The Gambian president bans female genital mutilation - in a country where 76% of women get the risky procedure.

An amendment to the law states anyone who performs FGM faces three years' imprisonment and a fine.

FGM still prevalent in Egypt, despite deadly risks

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Tarime residents urged to stop female genital mutilation
Daily News
FOR the first time the Tarime District is celebrating the International Day of the Girl Child today, thanks to the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) and Tanzania Media Women Association (TAMWA) who have organised the event here. The Minister for ...

As the world marks the International Day for Zero Tolerance to Female Genital Mutilation and Cutting (FGM/C) on 6th has called on government and communities to step up efforts to stop the practice.
“FGM/C is a harmful traditional practice that results too often in significant health problems for women and girls and violates their human rights, said Ms. Khan.
“FGM/C is deeply entrenched in the cultural practices of the community and often protected by local leaders, the efforts for...

The first UK prosecutions over female genital mutilation are announced by the Crown Prosecution Service.