Female Genital Mutilation in Some Selected Communities in Borgu Local Government Area of Niger State, Nigeria
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The paper gave a brief history of female genital mutilation (FGM) in Nigeria and worldwide. in Nigeria, due to its large population, has the highest absolute number of female genital mutilation (FGM) worldwide, accounting for about one-quarter of the estimated 115–130 million circumcised women in the world. The major literatures on FGM also defined Female genital mutilation in line with the World Health Organization (WHO) standards as all procedures which involve partial or total removal of the external genitalia and/ or injury to the female genital organs, whether for cultural or any other non-therapeutic reasons. In addition the paper discusses the causes of FGM, types of FGM and consequences of FGM in Nigeria. However, there is no federal law banning FGM in Nigeria. There is need to eradicate FGM in Nigeria. Education of the general public at all levels with emphasis on the dangers and undesirability of FGM is paramount.
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