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Why does FGM happen?
Some communities and cultures think FGM helps girls and women by getting them ready for marriage or protecting their virginity.
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FGM is not a practice that belongs to any religion.
FGM is a harmful thing that hurts girls and has no health benefits.
There are no good reasons to do it.
It only causes physical and emotional problems for the girls who experience it.
How can you tell if someone might be at risk of FGM?
When a girl runs away or plans to run away from home or school.
When a girl is away from school for a long time or when they don't come back when expected.
When a girl mentions a special ceremony where she "becomes a woman" or "is prepared for marriage,"
When a family decides to go on vacation to a country where FGM practice is common.
Where a relative or a person known as ‘a cutter’ is visiting from abroad.
What happens to girls/women who experience FGM?
A girl may experience ongoing pain, heavy bleeding, and can also develop infections.
She might find it hard and painful to urinate or have her period.
After going through the trauma of FGM, victims can have emotional problems for a long time.
It can prevent a woman from experiencing pleasure during sex.
In the future, a woman may encounter difficulties when she wants to have a baby
