Female genital mutilation : a call for global action /
Each year at least 2 million girls face the risk of genital mutilation, most of whom are between 2 and 8 years old. About 85-114 million females worldwide have mutilated genitalia. Most of these females reside in Africa. They encounter pain, trauma, and often, physical complications (e.g., bleeding,...
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| Language: | English |
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New York :
RAINB[O],
c1995.
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| Edition: | 2nd ed. |
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Table of Contents:
- Introduction
- What is female genital mutilation (FGM)?
- What are the complications of effects of FGM?
- Where and to what extent is FGM practiced?
- Who performs FGM?
- Is FGM a religious practice?
- The cultural significance of FGM
- FGM and children's rights
- A global call to action
- Legal remedies
- Recommendations for action.