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What does FGM stand for

Female Gender Mutation

Female Genital Mutation

Female Genital Mutilation

Feline Genital Mutilation

How many women and girls around the world are affected by FGM?

200 million

137,000

60,000

100 million

The types of FGM are not stages. Different communities will practice different types of FGM.

Is FGM reversible?

The types of FGM are not stages. Different communities will practice different types of FGM.

FGM isn't reversible however, survivors can have operations to open them and enable them to give birth / carry out natural functions (going to the toilet) more comfortably.

FGM is a Global issue, there is evidence of FGM happening in Africa, Asia, the Middle East and in pockets of South America. https://www.buzzfeed.com/ikrd/meet-the-people-fighting-to-end-female-genital-mutilation?utm_term=.hf0XkYOLyp#.glxJrQwG59

It is illegal to carry out, assist with or organize FGM.

The law introduces three main changes:

1. Protects girls and women outside the UK

2. Can face up to 14 years in prison or a fine

3. There is no age limit

It is illegal to carry out, assist with or organize FGM.

The law introduces three main changes:

1. Protects girls and women outside the UK

2. Can face up to 14 years in prison or a fine

3. There is no age limit

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