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{{QualityScore|Lead=1|Structure=2|Content=2|Language=4|References=2}}'''Female Genital Mutilation''' (FGM) generally involves one, or a combination of, the following interventions: | {{QualityScore|Lead=1|Structure=2|Content=2|Language=4|References=2}}'''Female Genital Mutilation''' (FGM) generally involves one, or a combination of, the following interventions: | ||
* '''clitoridectomy''' - the partial or complete amputation of the clitoris, or of the clitoral prepuce; | *'''clitoridectomy''' - the partial or complete amputation of the clitoris, or of the clitoral prepuce; | ||
* '''excision''' - the partial or complete | *'''excision''' - the partial or complete removal of the labia; | ||
* '''infibulation''' - the stitching together opposing outer labia in order to seal over the openings of the vagina and urethra. | *'''infibulation''' - the stitching together opposing outer labia in order to seal over the openings of the vagina and urethra. | ||
About 80% of FGM is attributable to Muslims<ref>https://fgmtruth.wordpress.com/what-percentage-of-global-fgm-are-moslems-responsible-for/</ref>. Most of the remaining 20% FGM is attributable to non-Muslims assimilated into Muslim-dominated societies and communities<ref>https://copticliterature.wordpress.com/2014/03/12/prevalence-of-and-support-for-female-genital-mutilation-within-the-copts-of-egypt-unicef-report-2013/</ref>. The nature and extent of FGM varies from country to country, and community to community. The mean age at which girls are subject to FGM is seven, though some communities subject new-born girls to it, and other communities perform FGM nearer puberty. It is generally performed without anaesthetic in non-sterile conditions. | About 80% of FGM is attributable to Muslims<ref>https://fgmtruth.wordpress.com/what-percentage-of-global-fgm-are-moslems-responsible-for/</ref>. Most of the remaining 20% FGM is attributable to non-Muslims assimilated into Muslim-dominated societies and communities<ref>https://copticliterature.wordpress.com/2014/03/12/prevalence-of-and-support-for-female-genital-mutilation-within-the-copts-of-egypt-unicef-report-2013/</ref>. The nature and extent of FGM varies from country to country, and community to community. The mean age at which girls are subject to FGM is seven, though some communities subject new-born girls to it, and other communities perform FGM nearer puberty. It is generally performed without anaesthetic in non-sterile conditions. | ||