Africa: Female Genital Mutilation Is a Leading Cause of Death for Girls Where It's Practised – New Study

[The Conversation Africa] Female genital mutilation or cutting (FGM/C) is a deeply entrenched cultural practice that affects around 200 million women and girls. It’s practised in at least 25 African countries, as well as parts of the Middle East and Asia and among immigrant populations globally.



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