We need to stop female genital mutilation!

Abstract

Over the next decade around 30 million girls under age 15 are at risk of FGM/C. Given that there is no physical benefit for the girls and acknowledging that FGM/C involves physical, psychological, social and reproductive harm, we, along with major international and national governmental and non-governmental organizations find FGM/C a severe violation of human rights. We must encourage vigorous action among health providers, civil society, womens organizations, funders, international agencies, international and national courts of justice, global and religious leaders, and governments to change this unacceptable practice.