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Female Genital Mutilation (FGM) comprises of all procedures that involve altering or injuring the female genitalia for non-medical reasons. It has no health benefits.
FGM is a universal concern and is practiced in over 30 countries worldwide, most commonly in Africa, Asia and the Middle East. Due to increasing international migration, FGM is also practised amongst migrant communities from high FGM prevalent countries, including those living in the UK.
The United Nations (UN) General Assembly designated 06th February each year as the International Day of Zero Tolerance for Female Genital Mutilation, with the aim of raising awareness and concentrate efforts on eliminating FGM by 2030.
The theme 'No Time for Global Inaction, Unite, Fund, and Act to End Female Genital Mutilation' has been selected for 2021 and calls on the global community to reimagine a world that enables girls and women to have voice, choice and control their own lives.
All healthcare practitioners need to be vigilant to the possibility of FGM, both for girls living in the UK and for girls who may travel abroad to have the procedure carried out. Local safeguarding guidelines must be followed to protect girls at risk.
See the TRAVAX Female Genital Mutilation page for further information on:
