Female genital mutilation is excruciatingly painful and medically unnecessary. UNICEF is working to end this cruel practice.

A study finds female genital mutilation or cutting is a leading cause of death: a young woman or girl dies every 12 minutes.

Why is female genital mutilation (FGM) harmful? Learn about its impact on health, rights, and why it must be eradicated.

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It is also referred to as female circumcision or cutting. Female genital mutilation is normally carried out between infancy and age 15, although older girls and women may also undergo the practice. It ...