What are the types of FGM/C?
The World Health Organisation (WHO) identifies four distinct types of FGM/C:
- Type I (Clitoridectomy): Partial or total removal of the clitoris.
- Type II (Excision): Partial or total removal of the clitoris and the labia minora.
- Type III (Infibulation): Narrowing of the vaginal opening, leaving a small opening for urine and menstrual blood.
- Type IV (Other): Includes various practices like pricking, piercing, burning or scraping of the genital area.
