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Female circumcision (including excision) loosely refers to a number of procedures performed on the female genitalia and which are generally of a cultural, rather than medical nature. Although occasionally practiced by some doctors in the United States until the 1970's, in recent years it is only common in parts of Africa and by minority groups in some countries of the Middle East. ...
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Collective term for various traditional practices which are all related to the mutilation of the female genital organs. Four different forms and grades of FGM are usually distinguished. FGM is a severe violation of human rights and burdened with severe health and mental dangers. FGM is still practised in at least 28 countries and affects around 130 million women and girls worldwide.
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