The Silent Plague of 130 Million Women: Female Genital Cutting

Published: Dec. 24, 2015, 10:02 a.m.

b'Every year 3.6 million girls in Africa and the Middle East undergo a procedure in which their external genitalia is cut and sometimes sewn. This cultural practice can lead to numerous complications throughout a female\\u2019s life, especially during childbirth. This session will focus on the care of women who have experienced female genital cutting, while also discussing cultural attitudes and eradication efforts. Warning: graphic images will be presented.'