WHAT IS FEMALE GENITAL MUTILATION (FGM)?

FGM according to world health organization (WHO), it includes all procedurl or total removal of external female Instruments for cultural and or non-medical reasons

WHAT IS FGM CALLED IN OUR LOCAL LANGUAGES?

In Yoruba, it is called ‘DI dabe fun omo’binrin’. In Igbo, it is called Ibi Nwanyi Ugwu while in Hausa, its called Kaciyan mata.

WHO PERFORMS FGM ON WOMEN AND GIRLS?

FGM is carried out by traditional circumcisers, traditional birth attenddants (TBAs) and health workers such as Midwives and community health extension workers (CHEWs)

HOW EXACTLY IS FGM DONE?

The procedure is done using tools like knives or scissors made by local blacksmiths. Some use razors or other sharp objects. The girl is held down by the circumcisr,sometimes with assistance, and the act is done. Sedatives and disinfectants are not usually used. In some places, traditional medicine like herbs or fluid from snail is applied to aid healing of wound.

TYPE OF FGM BEING PERFORMED

TYPE I: called clitoridectomy involves the removal of prepuce, with or without cutting all or part of the clitor1s.

TYPE II: Is called excision. Here, the clitor1s is removed and there is total or partial removal of the inner lips (labia minora) of the vag1na.

TYPE III: This is most dangerous type of FGM and known as infibulation. It involves the removal of the part or all of the external Instruments and the vag1na opening is stitched after narrowing it allowing for small space where urine and menstruation can pass through. Later, surgeries are down on the woman before s*xua1 intercourse and child birth to open and close vag1na.

TYPE IV: Is unclassified type. It includes piercing, scrapping, pricking or making of incision on clitor1s and/or the vag1na lips.

ARE CIRCUMCISERS PAID?

YES, either in gift or cash, when it is cash, the procedure can cost about #500 above.

AT WHAT AGE IS FGM PERFORMED ON GIRL OR WOMAN?

It varies in different tribes and communities, in some places, girls are circumcised on the 8th day or before age 5 while others perform it before they reach adolescence.

EFFECT OF FGM ON GIRLS AND WOMEN

(1). Uncontrollable bleeding which can cause infections and lead to severe pain, or even death.

(2). Infection: such as tetanus infection, hepatitis B and even HIV/AIDS from usage of unsterilized blades or objects.

(3). Victims may also experience intense shock when the act is being performed causing immediate and long-term psychological effect.

(4). Urine retention: women who are victims of type III FGM may experience difficulty in urinating leading to urine retention and causing urinary tract infections.

(5). menstrual pain: victims of type III FGM may experience difficulty whenever they are menstruating.

(6). Difficulty during childbirth, obstructed labour, artificially tightened vag1na can leads to caesarean section.

(7). Infertility and some women have developed keloids because of FGM

(8. Lack of s*xua1 pleasure: the damage to female Instruments can make s*x painful and unappealing to women

NIGERIAN STATE THAT FGM IS MOSTLY PERFORM

• FGM is more prevalent in the southern zones than in the northern zones. States with the highest prevalence Osun (77%), Ebonyi (74%) , Ekiti (72%), Imo (68%) and Oyo (66%)

• FGM is most prevalent among Yoruba women (55%), followed by Igbo women (45%).

Infibulation (TYPE III) is more prevalent in Nasarawa (22%), Kaduna (21%), and Bayelsa (20%) than in any other states

WHY MUST FGM END?

Since FGM has no verifiable health benefit, ending it will help stop a form of gender based violence against future generation of girls and women. The practice violates the rights of women and girls to: Physical and mental integrity, freedom from violence, freedom from discrimination on basis of s*x, freedom from torture, cruel, inhuman and degrading treatments and right to life.

ARE THERE LAWS AGAINST FGM IN NIGERIA?

YES; the federal legislation that exists is VAPP ACT (Violence Against Persons Prohibition) which was signed into law in May 2015. Amongst other forms of violence against women, VAPP Act recommends 5 years imprisonment term and/or #100,000 fines for anyone who carries out the procedure or anyone who engages someone to carry it out.

Culled from a handbook of FAQ for young people
source:http://freedomnewsng..com.ng/2016/07/female-gen1tal-mutilation-what-you-need.html


Mods, lets sensitise our people more on need to end FGM in Nigeria

. This can be summarized in one word - BARBARISM !!!

This act makes sex unpleasant to her. No wonder some gurls are never satisfied

FP tinz

IN ORDER TO CLARIFY, THIS IS NOT MY OPINION, BUT THE TRUTH ABOUT WHY SOME CULTURES JUSTIFY FEMALE GENITAL MUTILATION.

To keep women from losing their virginity, to keep women "clean (because it is believed their Instruments are ugly), to reduce a woman's sexual desire, to keep women from getting pleasure, to reduce temptation to have extramarital sex.

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It removes their clitoris and labia, and while a belief is out there that says it makes women more feminine, that's the same argument that one would use for beating women, it makes them more docile and obedient, in other words, more subservient and easier to control.

[size=30pt]There is only one purpose, to reduce a woman's functionality and to control them. The idea behind it comes from male dominated societies in which women don't count as human beings. They are just things, just good enough to get laid, have children and do the cooking. [/size]

The Unsaid

Why is it not okay to mutilate female children but its okay to mutilate male children? Let me guess, our ridiculous religions says its okay to mutilate male children.
Why the double standard?

I hate tradition

See blood for ground .

Cruel act...

[size=15pt]FGM is the removal of What!!! [/size]

I fear some traditions ooh

The girl was crying "my sugar, my sugar "

Thanks for the info.

Educative .. So God made sex and the organs to help make sex interesting and then some people cut of those organs... Very Wicked act I must say.. The side effects are mostly during child birth.. How do they expect that lady to push a baby not less than 3kg out of the vagina..

FGM is an evil against womanhood!

FunmyKemmy:
Thanks for the info.

but y??

Afrokan:
Why is it not okay to mutilate female children but its okay to mutilate male children? Let me guess, our ridiculous religions says its okay to mutilate male children.
Why the double standard?

Men and women are not the same

Genesis 17:10 This is my covenant, which ye shall keep, between me and you and thy seed after thee; Every man child among you shall be circumcised. Genesis 17:11 And ye shall circumcise the flesh of your foreskin; and it shall be a token of the covenant betwixt me and you. Genesis 17:12 And he that is eight days old shall be circumcised among you, every man child in your generations, he that is born in the house, or bought with money of any stranger, which is not of thy seed.

barbaric

My first comment in a long time...
@Topic, it's barbaric

I am in full support of FGM because i believe that it is the right remedy to curb the excessive level of promiscuity among our girls/women these days. Support FGM if u want a saner black society

ok

Selfishness at its cresendo! Preventing your offsprings from enjoying what you enjoyed.

And then orgasm will become a strange thing to her! That's bondage na

Integrityfarms:


Men and women are not the same

Genesis 17:10 This is my covenant, which ye shall keep, between me and you and thy seed after thee; Every man child among you shall be circumcised. Genesis 17:11 And ye shall circumcise the flesh of your foreskin; and it shall be a token of the covenant betwixt me and you. Genesis 17:12 And he that is eight days old shall be circumcised among you, every man child in your generations, he that is born in the house, or bought with money of any stranger, which is not of thy seed.

So its okay to mutilate male children because God said so?

Chai! No wonder some girls don't even shake even when we dey do the press up well. I guess I have to stop trying to help them achieve pleasure and just focus on mine cos it's mission impossible

intresting.

Afrokan:
So its okay to mutilate male children because God said so?

God's word says circumcision! So believe whatever suits you!

TYPE OF FGM BEING PERFORMED

TYPE I: called clitoridectomy involves the removal of prepuce, with or without cutting all or part of the clitor1s.

I am in support of this particular FGM, because;

1.) It prevents unpleasant odours which result from foul secretions beneath the prepuce.

2.) It reduces the incidence of urinary tract infections

3.) It reduces the incidence of infections of the reproductive system.

see what WHO has to say about it in the book on Traditions that affect the health of women and children, published in 1979;

"With regard to the type of female circumcision which involves removal of the prepuce of the clitoris, which is similar to male circumcision, no harmful health effects have been noted."

ok

God have mercy . So someone will have the mind to cut her fellow female's private. such a wicked and inhuman act. nonsense tradition abi na culture dem dey call am >: