#FGM involves the partial or total removal of external female genitalia or other injury to female genital organs for non-medical reasons. FGM has NO health benefits & is internationally recognised as a violation of the #HumanRights of girls & women. It's categorized into 4 types: 
#FGM Type 1:Partial/total removal of the clitoral glans (external & visible part of the clitoris,a sensitive part of the female genitals, with the function of providing sexual pleasure to the woman),&/or the prepuce/clitoral hood (fold of skin surrounding the clitoral glans). 1/4
#FGM Type 2: #Excision, this is the partial or total removal of the clitoris and the labia minora (the inner folds of the vulva), with or without removal of the labia majora (the outer folds of skin of the vulva ). 2/4 #EndFGC #EndFGM #ActionToEndFGMC #ZeroToleranceOnFGM
#FGM Type 3: #Infibulation, is the narrowing of the vaginal opening through the creation of a covering seal. The seal is formed by cutting & repositioning the labia minora, or labia majora, sometimes through stitching, with or without removal of the clitoris (clitoridectomy). ¾
#FGM Type 4: includes all other harmful procedures to the female genitalia for non-medical purposes, e.g. pricking, piercing, incising, scraping and cauterising the genital area. 4/4 #EndFGC #EndFGM #ActionToEndFGMC #ZeroToleranceOnFGM
#FGM violates girls & womens right to health, security and physical integrity and the right to be free from torture and cruel, inhuman or degrading treatment, and the right to life when the procedure results in death. #EndFGC #EndFGM #ActionToEndFGMC #ZeroToleranceOnFGM
