Female Genital Mutilation

One of the biggest issues facing the international world as well as the western world is the continued practice of female genital mutilation (FGM). FGM has affected over 100 million girls and women in the world. They come from all social and economic classes, from the privileged and professional to the regular villager. The World Health Organization (WHO) claims that every single year, approximately 3 million girls are in jeopardy of undergoing FGM (1). The practice of FGM violates basic human rights. It is a type of violence and discrimination against girls and women. It is a global problem that has harmful consequences. Educating society about the dangers and consequences of FGM must be encouraged in order to eradicate this practice.