FGM Flashcards
1
Q
What does FGM stand for?
A
Female Genital Mutilation
2
Q
What is FGM?
A
the act of cutting some or all of a female’s external genitals, for reasons which are not medical.
3
Q
Who does FGM ussually happen to?
A
Young females under 15 years old or when they are a baby
4
Q
How is FGM performed?
A
By people who dont have medical training, using a razor blade or sharp object without any painkillers or anaesthetic
5
Q
Has anyone in the UK been arrested for being involved in FGM?
A
No
6
Q
Why does FGM happen
A
Mainly for cultural reasons
7
Q
Where to go if you need to ask for help?
A
NSPCC
