Ethiopia: UNFPA, Unicef Launch Programme On FGM/C in Afar Nov 26, 2008
This involves the entire removal of the clitoris, the labia minora and labia majora, then the sealing of the wound to allow for a small hole through which the woman can urinate and menstruate. Relevant Links. (allAfrica.com)
Ghana: Female Genital Mutilation Practioners to Get Prison Jul 20, 2008
She said FGM covered a spectrum of procedures including Clitorisdectomy (partial or total removal of the clitoris), Excision, where the clitoris and labia minora were removed, Infibulation, that was the complete removal of clitoris and inner surface of the labia majora and the unclassified referring to the application of other substances to the genitals. Relevant Links. (allAfrica.com)
Fighting Female Genital Mutilation in Ghana Mar 17, 2008
Excision, which is the second, involves the removal of the clitoris and the labia minora ... It also includes the pulling of the labia minora or smaller lips to make them long.. (Ghana Web, Ghana)
Practitioners of FGM to be jailed Jan 18, 2008
She said FGM covered a spectrum of procedures including Clitorisdectomy (partial or total removal of the clitoris), Excision, where the clitoris and labia minora were removed, Infibulation, that was the complete removal of clitoris and inner surface of the labia majora and the unclassified referring to the application of other substances to the genitals. The major reason for going through FGM was to reduce the sensitivity of the woman to sexual intercourse to make her faithful to her husband. (Ghana Web, Ghana)
Using reason to challenge the Islamic status quo Apr 15, 2007
Stitching young girls' outer labia minora is meant to keep them pure and intact. No one can say how much longer women must continue to bear this torture unless those from inside the system decide to make changes. (Jakarta Post, Indonesia -- Features)
