What does FGM stand for?

What does FGM stand for?

FGM stands for female genital mutilation. FGM is defined by the World Health Organisation (WHO) as “all procedures involving the partial or total removal of the external female genitalia or injury to the female genital organs for non-medical reasons”. FGM is also sometimes referred to as female genital cutting (FGC) or female circumcision. FGM is used by many international conventions, organizations and UN bodies to emphasize the harm done through this practice.