FGM

Question 1

What is the WHO defintion of female genital mutilation?

Answer 1

all procedures that involve partial or total removal of the external female genitalia, or other injury to the female genital organs for nonmedical reasons

Question 2

What should you do if you are concerned that a girl is likely to be subjected to or has undergone FGM?

Answer 2

follow child protection measures -agreed by UN to eliminate it in the world

Question 3

What are the 3 WHO types of FGM?

Answer 3

1. type I: prepuce removal only, or prepuce removal and partial or total removal of the clitoris
2. type II: removal of the clitoris plus part or all of the labia minora
3. type III: removal of part or all of the labia minora with the labia majora sewn together, covering the urethra and vagina and leaving a small hole for urine and mentstrual fluid