"Genital mutilation" refers to the harmful practice of altering or removing a person's external sexual organs, such as the clitoris, which can cause severe physical and emotional pain. It is often done without consent and can have long-term health consequences.
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«genital»
«mutilation»
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Sentences with «genital mutilation»
- The United Nations Population Fund on Thursday said that Osun State still recorded highest prevalence of Female Genital Mutilation in Nigeria with over 76.3 per cent. (punchng.com)
- It is a powerful, searing indictment of female genital mutilation in Africa. (rogerebert.com)
- Matthew Hess, founder and leader of Male Genital Mutilation Bill, has said, «Freedom of religion stops at another person's body.» (religion.blogs.cnn.com)
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