She said female genital mutilation is very serious, with deep cultural context behind it, and it. It is done for traditional reasons, as part of a ritual, not for medical reasons. Female genital mutilation fgm is practiced worldwide, including in the uk. Female genital mutilation videos metacafe home latest popular trending. Speaking a day ahead of the international day of zero tolerance to female genital mutilation, the united nations youth envoy people underscored that the ghastly practice is an aversion to the human rights of millions and keeps them from achieving their full potential. One of the worlds largest video sites, serving the best videos, funniest movies and clips. Nancy durrell mckenna presents a series of her photographs that capture women in african communities such as uganda, ethiopia and djibouti, where female genital mutilation fgm remains an. About 75 per cent of female genital mutilation in the country is performed by doctors, fgm expert dr. Female genital mutilation a film by womens health and culture organisation, filmed and produced by ekatoto.
Female genital mutilation is a violation of the fundamental rights to freedom from cruel, inhuman, or degrading treatment, freedom from discrimination, and the right to health, security, and physical integrity as covered by the constitution of the federal republic of nigeria 1999 and international instruments such as the african charter on. Female genital mutilation protection and guidance scotland bill. Find out what female genital mutilation fgm is, why and wheres it carried. The book then supplies a selection of the most chilling accounts provided by victims of female genital mutilation from around the world. Female genital mutilation not acceptable in the 21st.
Fgmc comprises all procedures involving partial or total removal of the external female genitalia or other injury to the female genital organs for nonmedical reasons. Safeguarding training centre female genital mutilation. Female genital mutilation stock illustrations getty images. Female genital mutilation and cutting at the intersections. Fgm is sometimes also referred to as female circumcision, genital cutting, clitoridectomy, infibulation or sunna. International day of zero tolerance for female genital. This video raises awareness about female genital mutilation and offers advice on how to find help if you or someone you know is at risk of having fgm. Up to 140 million girls and women worldwide bear the scars of female genital mutilation. Female genital mutilationcutting fgmc is a traditional practice with severe health consequences for girls and women. The pathetic experiences these women who underwent genital mutilation, also known as female genitalia mutilation, fgm, pass through, sometimes, make them see no reason for sex since they can. Female circumcision also known as female genital mutilation or fgm has been. Kenya fighting to end female genital mutilation by 2023.
In 2012 the united nations passed a resolution to ban female genital mutilation fgm a practice that puts millions of girls a year at. Female genital cutting has been documented in 28 african countries and in countries in the middle east such as yemen, oman, kuwait, brunei and areas of iraq and iran. I can tell you that im not aware of a fundamentalist version or another version that encourages female genital mutilation. Fgm is also called female genital cutting and female circumcision. Despite kenya banning female genital mutilation in 2011, the tradition of circumcising girls has continued in some ethnic communities. Genital mutilation case goes to 5judge sc bench 25 sep, 2018, 02. This thesis demonstrates that in addition to constituting a human rights violation, female genital mutilation can also function as a form of terrorism against women and girls. February 6, 2019 clip of house session, part 2 this clip, title, and description were not created by cspan. Female circumcision also known as female genital mutilation or. A recent study revealed that 7,000 women in england and wales are estimated to be living with the consequences of fgm.
But the bbcs anne soy has been speaking to a group of women in kenya who support fgm, as its often referred to. Before the girls hit puberty is usually when it is performed. A study by the population reference bureau indicates that the number of women and girls in massachusetts who have had female genital mutilation performed. Fgm is the name given to procedures that involve altering or injuring the female genitalia for nonmedical or cultural reasons, and is recognised internationally as a violation of human rights and the health and integrity of girls and women. Support for female genital mutilation remains strong among. Stopping female genital mutilation has been a global priority for years. The practice of female genital mutilation fgm comprises all procedures involving partial or total removal of the female external genitalia or other injury to the female genital organs for nonmedical reasons.
International day of zero tolerance for female genital mutilation fgm. The facts you should know about female genital mutilation video as the world marks international day of zero tolerance for female genital mutilation, unicef figures reveal that 70 million more. While the exact number of girls and women worldwide who have undergone female genital mutilation remains unknown, at least 200 million girls and women alive today have been subjected to the practice, according to data from the 30 countries where population level data exist. Imam who endorsed female genital mutilation faces calls. Watch video fgm graphic 10yearold muslim girl vaginally mutilated by hygienic barber. Female genital mutilation ma khaled, charles cox, 2000. Fgm is found only within and adjacent to muslim communities. Globally, it is estimated that some 200 million girls and women alive today have undergone some form of fgm. Video awareness project against female genital mutilation in nigeria created by wocon wocon. Senate minority leader harry reid dnv speaks on the senate floor about the need for a dedicated funding source to combat female genital mutilation.
Female genital circumcision in egypt by francis chow. This account has reached the download cap, additional downloads subject to. Michigan governor cracks down on female genital mutilation. Female genital mutilation female genital mutilation also called fgm is a destructive operation. Unicef wcaro overview female genital mutilation and. Female genital mutilation world health organization. Fgm involves the partial or total removal of the external female genitalia, or other damage to the genital organs, for supposed cultural, religious or nonmedical reasons. Female genital mutilation animation of what happens. A viral video showing the imam of an islamic center in virginia advocating female genital mutilation to prevent hypersexuality in girls has sparked condemnation from the mosque. A documentary filmmaker shot a promotional video for the study. If you have access to a journal via a society or association membership, please browse to your society journal, select an article to view, and follow the instructions in this box. Ovw conducted an interactive expert panel via webinar in honor of the international day of zero tolerance for female genital mutilation and cutting, part of international efforts to eradicate female genital mutilation and cutting fgmc. Female genital mutilation is cutting off part or all of the female genitals that are outside of the body. Access to society journal content varies across our titles.
That the parliament agrees that, during stage 3 of the female genital mutilation protection and guidance scotland bill, debate on groups of amendments shall, subject to rule 9. In 2012 the united nations passed a resolution to ban female genital mutilation fgm a practice that puts millions of girls a year at risk of serious physical and psychological problems. Nancy durrell mckenna presents a series of her photographs that capture women in african communities such as uganda, ethiopia and. Female genital mutilation fgm is the ritual removal of all or some of the external female genitalia. The video is approximately 70 minutes and comprises the following. Female genital mutilation fgm comprises all procedures involving partial or total removal of the external female genitalia, or other injury to the female genital organs. Find highquality female genital mutilation stock illustrations from getty images. Controversial ucsd genital mutilation study keeps getting. Female genital mutilation fgm is a practice that involves altering or injuring the female genitalia for nonmedical reasons, and it is internationally recognized as a human rights violation. In this telesur special we interview women, surgeons and experts to talk about this controverial topic. The truth behind the horrifying global practice of female genital mutilation burrage, hilary on. Senator harry reid calls for funding to combat female.
Boards are the best place to save images and video clips. Female genital mutilation comprises all procedures that involve partial or total removal of the external female genitalia or injury to the female genital organs for nonmedical reasons. The truth behind the horrifying global practice of female genital mutilation. Get your team aligned with all the tools you need on one secure, reliable video platform. Female genital mutilation in african literatureclick here. A pinch of skin a documentary on female genital mutilation in india. President uhuru kenyatta vowed to end fgm by 2023, but. The world health organizations who definition of female genital mutilation fgm is all procedures that involve partial or total removal of the external female genitalia or any other injury to.
Getty images offers exclusive rightsready and premium royaltyfree analog, hd, and 4k video that you wont find anywhere else in the world. The term female circumcision suggests a relatively benign procedure, inviting comparison with male circumcision, which, although usually medically unnecessary and uncomfortable, rarely causes longterm problems. Video awareness project against female genital mutilation in nigeria. The family often believes it is beneficial and in a girl or womans best interests this can limit a girls motivation to raise concerns or talk openly about it. To address this issue, the home office is championing a proactive approach and has launched a free online fgm training package. When a film student began a project on female genital mutilation, she was warned. Priyanka pruthi reports on the most comprehensive compilation of data and analysis on this issue to date. Be louder, be clearer and bring the voices against female genital mutiliation or cutting into the public sphere, says a new unicef report. The procedure consists of the female genitals being partly or entirely removed or injured with the goals of inhibiting a womans sexual feelings. Fgm also known as female circumcision, cutting and sunna can affect females from birth to. Fgm mutilation of female genitalia tatas story youtube. Download premium images you cant get anywhere else. This video is either unavailable or not supported in this browser. Over 14,000 girls at risk of female genital mutilation in.