Female genital mutilation (FGM) comprises all procedures that involve altering or injuring the female genitalia for non-medical reasons and is recognized internationally as a violation of the human rights, the health and the integrity of girls and women. Girls who undergo female genital mutilation face short-term complications such as severe pain, shock, excessive bleeding, infections, and difficulty in passing urine, as well as long-term consequences for their sexual and reproductive health and mental health. Over the last 25 years, the prevalence of FGM has declined globally. With eight years remaining in this decade of action, there is potential in eliminating FGM through sustainable partnerships with men and boys.
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