We the undersigned believe that female genital mutilation (FGM) is a violation of human rights. This procedure is an unnecessary medical practice that creates more harm than good: over 3 million girls between the ages of infancy and 16 years old (approximately) run the risk of having female genital mutilation performed on them this year. Young females are having their genitals cut and altered in order to be deemed "pure" and "good." Women who survive the act of FGM run the risk of having complications later in life: infertility or difficulties with childbirth. Childbirth can become deadly to not only the infants but the mothers. Bladder infections and urinary tract infections can be side-effects that continuously hamper young girls' lives. FGM is not a religious belief or tradition, but a cultural practice that interferes with the daily lives of millions of girls and women internationally.
Currently in the United States, there are girls having the FGM act committed on them in underground circumstances or they are being sent to other countries where this act is performed. And although FGM is performed in the United States, it doesn't mean that the process isn't just as dangerous or horrendous. One state--- Nevada--- has outlawed the removal of any young girls from its borders to have female genital mutilation done. We pride ourselves on being the land of the free, but in reality, little girls are being forced by their families to have this procedure done ON OUR OWN SOIL. Now is the time to end the practice of female genital mutilation in our country and in other nations.
"Two days ago they told us they were doing our hair. They forced us to lie down and they cut us. It burned and it hurt very much" (Asmah Mohammaed, 6 years old.) This is the testimony of a six year old girl, whom we should be protecting instead of enabling others to harm through FGM.
Please help us in the fight against worldwide female genital mutilation. Education as well as laws to protect these at-risk females ARE A MUST. Now is the time to end the torture and horrific acts that are being perpetrated.
LET'S EDUCATE INSTEAD OF MUTILATE.
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May 25, 2014
ive been reading through every single comment on this page and the stories about what these girls go through are just heartbreaking. im working on putting together a package of these accounts to send to representatives because they need to face the reality of what is still happening behind closed doors.
May 25, 2014
i honestly never thought we would see this much energy behind this cause. seeing how many people want to help end this practice is really moving and honestly just incredible.
15 Comments
Female genital mutilation is a barbaric and inhuman act which should be stopped immediately from all over the world. I request everyone to spread awareness against this cruel ritual and help girls and women live freely.
Women are to be respected not butchered - we are in the 21st century not the dark ages for heaven sake.
This makes me sick to my stomach. How is this still happening in this day and age?? Absolutely unacceptable and needs to stop now.
Heartbreaking. Those poor girls deserve so much better than this.
C'est une torture sans nom. Honte à ceux qui pratiquent ces horreurs sur des enfants innocentes.
Horrible, sans mots. J'ai envie de vomir !
It should not exist !!!!! Poor girls !
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We the undersigned believe that female genital mutilation (FGM) is a violation of human rights. This procedure is an unnecessary medical practice that creates more harm than good: over 3 million girls between the ages of infancy and 16 years old (approximately) run the risk of having female genital mutilation performed on them this year. Young females are having their genitals cut and altered in order to be deemed "pure" and "good." Women who survive the act of FGM run the risk of having complications later in life: infertility or difficulties with childbirth. Childbirth can become deadly to not only the infants but the mothers. Bladder infections and urinary tract infections can be side-effects that continuously hamper young girls' lives. FGM is not a religious belief or tradition, but a cultural practice that interferes with the daily lives of millions of girls and women internationally.
Currently in the United States, there are girls having the FGM act committed on them in underground circumstances or they are being sent to other countries where this act is performed. And although FGM is performed in the United States, it doesn't mean that the process isn't just as dangerous or horrendous. One state--- Nevada--- has outlawed the removal of any young girls from its borders to have female genital mutilation done. We pride ourselves on being the land of the free, but in reality, little girls are being forced by their families to have this procedure done ON OUR OWN SOIL. Now is the time to end the practice of female genital mutilation in our country and in other nations.
"Two days ago they told us they were doing our hair. They forced us to lie down and they cut us. It burned and it hurt very much" (Asmah Mohammaed, 6 years old.) This is the testimony of a six year old girl, whom we should be protecting instead of enabling others to harm through FGM.
Please help us in the fight against worldwide female genital mutilation. Education as well as laws to protect these at-risk females ARE A MUST. Now is the time to end the torture and horrific acts that are being perpetrated.
LET'S EDUCATE INSTEAD OF MUTILATE.
Updates
May 25, 2014
ive been reading through every single comment on this page and the stories about what these girls go through are just heartbreaking. im working on putting together a package of these accounts to send to representatives because they need to face the reality of what is still happening behind closed doors.
May 25, 2014
i honestly never thought we would see this much energy behind this cause. seeing how many people want to help end this practice is really moving and honestly just incredible.
15 Comments
Je vous soutiens. Faites que les enfants, les adolescents restent intacts. Quels horreurs...c'est insoutenable pour moi, comment font-ils pour arriver à faire cela?
Female genital mutilation is a barbaric and inhuman act which should be stopped immediately from all over the world. I request everyone to spread awareness against this cruel ritual and help girls and women live freely.
Women are to be respected not butchered - we are in the 21st century not the dark ages for heaven sake.
This makes me sick to my stomach. How is this still happening in this day and age?? Absolutely unacceptable and needs to stop now.
Heartbreaking. Those poor girls deserve so much better than this.
C'est une torture sans nom. Honte à ceux qui pratiquent ces horreurs sur des enfants innocentes.
Horrible, sans mots. J'ai envie de vomir !
It should not exist !!!!! Poor girls !
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Je vous soutiens. Faites que les enfants, les adolescents restent intacts. Quels horreurs...c'est insoutenable pour moi, comment font-ils pour arriver à faire cela?