Blog 2: Crimes Against Humanity 2

“February 6^th is the World Day of rejecting female genital mutilation...”  Also known as FGM, the mutilation of female genitals has been a tradition in the majority of African and many other countries. According to this article every 15 seconds a girl undergoes FGM, but now it is a crime that is still being committed. This is practiced all over the world and is dangerous to females. Females can often bleed out and, or go into shock; and even if they don’t die or go into shock they can become sterile, have painful intercourse, and chronic inflammation. Since FGM is done with or without a physician there can be multiple complications. There are often unsterile utensils used and yet is not stated as a religious practice, just a tradition. It has been stated that it is just a habit, a horrible habit, yet the ratio in Egypt is 98%. In Egypt there is not enough awareness so there for it is hard to control. Therefore there are still places that practice, even though it is a crime. There are consequences to this though; in Egypt there is a minimum of three months and a maximum of two years, and a fine of no less than 1000 and no more than 5000 L.E for the one who performed it.

Female genital mutilation is often a traumatic experience for the female. She could have psychological problems and it is most likely forced on her. For these reasons it is now illegal worldwide. 

http://allafrica.com/stories/201302071354.html?viewall=1

Africa: FGM - a Disgusting Torture Crime Against Humanity