Women (and girls) around the world have their equality challenged by societal norms, unjust laws, and missing human rights.
A thought piece by Narinder Sidhu
Female genital mutilation (FGM) is still practiced in some places in the world, despite it having no health benefits.
FGM is carried out for a number of perceived cultural, religious and social reasons. Some families and communities believe that FGM will benefit the girl in some way, such as preparing them for marriage or childbirth.
Did you know an estimated 200 million girls and women worldwide have undergone some form of female genital mutilation (FGM) – many before the age of 15? Despite being internationally recognised as a human rights violation, FGM persists for various reasons.
No matter where or how it is performed, FGM causes extreme physical and psychological harm.
FGM is child abuse
It's dangerous and a criminal offence in the UK
There are no there are no medical reasons to carry out FGM
No matter how it is practiced, FGM is a violation of universal human rights principles
In solidarity with stakeholders and communities lets work collaboratively to give young women and girls a voice to eradicate FGM.
Young women and girls have a basic right to grow and live their lives free form physical and emotional harm of FGM.