7 reasons to end female genital mutilation

1. 7reasons
to end fgm
(female genital mutilation)

2. 200
millionNumber of girls and
women alive today who
have undergone FGM

3. 3millionNumber of girls at risk
of undergoing FGM
every year

4. Number of countries where
FGM has been documented
30

5. 15Age by which most girls
affected have been cut

6. Female genital
mutilation is a
violation of
human rights

7. Immediatecomplications
can include:
• severe pain
• excessive bleeding
• infections e.g. tetanus
• urinary problems
• shock
• DEATH

8. Long-termcomplications
can include:
• vaginal problems
• menstrual problems
• sexual problems
• increased risk of
childbirth complications
• psychological problems

9. Together we can
#EndFGM

10. Find out how
plan-international.org/EndFGM