There are four types of FGM and differing degrees of physical injury inflicted, many of which cause significant long-term health consequences. The psychological harm caused by FGM is not well ...

the consequences of FGM are devastating.Excessive bleeding, infections, childbirth complications, and even death are common.Beyond the physical pain, the psychological scars run deep, leading to ...

And yet every day, survivors of FGM like Aisha Hussein, 26, are calling for an end to the practice. Aisha knows first-hand, the long-term physical, psychological and social consequences of FGM ...

This two cases are among the many cases of FGM that are happening out there to females of different age, culture and tribe. So one would wonder, what are the effects of FGM on an older woman?

Women in Tanzania face legal and cultural barriers to owning land and accessing financial services, which hampers their ability to start or expand businesses. Although the World celebrates women’s day ...

This high-profile event brought together survivors, government representatives, and international stakeholders to raise ...

Caitlin LeMay from the U.S. End FGM/C Network concludes, "Millions of individuals around the world live with the lifelong consequences of FGM/C. Their courage in sharing their stories has brought ...

the media and community groups with the Organised Private Sector and partners to directly tackle consequences of FGM. The Director subsequently called for an end to the obnoxious act to protect ...

have been conducting outreach programmes to educate communities on the harmful effects of FGM. He noted that Yobe State has enacted strict laws with clear penalties for those involved in FGM ...

The inaugural session took place at the University of Embu in October 2022, with students learning about types of FGM; the prevalence of the practice; its effects on girls and women, including ...