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Ritual cutting or removal of some or all of the vulva
Female genital mutilation (FGM) (also known as female genital cutting, female genital mutilation/cutting (FGM/C) and female circumcision) is the cutting
Female_genital_mutilation
Female genital mutilation (FGM), also known as female genital cutting (FGC), female genital mutilation/cutting (FGM/C) and female circumcision, is practiced
Prevalence of female genital mutilation
Prevalence_of_female_genital_mutilation
American-made portable fire-and-forget anti-tank missile
The FGM-148 Javelin, or Advanced Anti-Tank Weapon System-Medium (AAWS-M), is an American-made man-portable anti-tank system in service since 1996 and
FGM-148_Javelin
American/Israeli anti-tank missile system
The FGM-172 SRAW (Short-Range Assault Weapon), also known as the Predator SRAW, was a lightweight, close range missile system produced by Lockheed Martin
FGM-172_SRAW
Ritual cutting of female genitals in India
Female genital mutilation (FGM) is a cultural practice that occurs in several cultures and is practised in India by some Islamic groups. The Dawoodi Bohra
Female genital mutilation in India
Female_genital_mutilation_in_India
Somali model, author, actress, and activist (born 1965)
fight against female genital mutilation (FGM). From 1997 to 2003, she was a UN special ambassador against FGM. In 2002 she founded her own organization
Waris_Dirie
The legal status of female genital mutilation (FGM), also known as female genital cutting (FGC), differs widely across the world. In international law
Female genital mutilation laws by country
Female_genital_mutilation_laws_by_country
thought to be living with female genital mutilation (FGM) in England and Wales as of 2011. FGM was outlawed in the UK by the Prohibition of Female Circumcision
Female genital mutilation in the United Kingdom
Female_genital_mutilation_in_the_United_Kingdom
Anti-tank missile
The M47 Dragon, known as the FGM-77 during development, is an American shoulder-fired, man-portable anti-tank guided missile system. It was phased out
M47_Dragon
Female genital mutilation
There is a widespread view among practitioners of female genital mutilation (FGM) that it is a religious requirement, although prevalence rates often vary
Religious views on female genital mutilation
Religious_views_on_female_genital_mutilation
Topics referred to by the same term
Look up FGM in Wiktionary, the free dictionary. FGM stands for female genital mutilation, the removal of some or all of the external female genitalia
FGM_(disambiguation)
Occurrence and regulation of FGM in the US
Female genital mutilation (FGM), also known as female circumcision or female genital cutting, includes any procedure involving the removal or injury of
Female genital mutilation in the United States
Female_genital_mutilation_in_the_United_States
Nigeria has the highest absolute number of female genital mutilation (FGM) cases in the world. It is usually experienced by girls aged 0 to 15 years old
Female genital mutilation in Nigeria
Female_genital_mutilation_in_Nigeria
a prevalence of 89.6%. FGM is regularly performed in Sierra Leone. The reason that FGM is common in Sierra Leone is because FGM is practiced in a 'secret
Female genital mutilation in Sierra Leone
Female_genital_mutilation_in_Sierra_Leone
Somali-Irish social activist
Genital Mutilation (FGM). At that time, whilst living amongst other refugees in a hostel, Ahmed relived her past trauma connected to FGM when she asked the
Ifrah_Ahmed
Female genital mutilation (FGM) is highly prevalent in Sudan. According to a 2014 Multiple Indicator Cluster Survey (MICS), 86.6 percent of women aged
Female genital mutilation in Sudan
Female_genital_mutilation_in_Sudan
Somali-British activist
female genital mutilation (FGM) and support survivors of the practice. Araweelo was born in Somalia, where she underwent FGM at age 6, without any anesthesia
Shamsa_Araweelo
British social activist
Five Foundation, a global partnership to end female genital mutilation (FGM). Ali underwent female genital mutilation in Djibouti. In 2019, she released
Nimco_Ali
Permanent or temporary changes to human sex organs
end the practice. FGM is condemned by international human rights organizations. The Istanbul Convention prohibits FGM (Article 38). FGM is considered a
Genital modification and mutilation
Genital_modification_and_mutilation
In materials science
In materials science Functionally Graded Materials (FGMs) may be characterized by the variation in composition and structure gradually over volume, resulting
Functionally_graded_material
This article provides two lists: A list of NBA career regular season three-point field goals made. A progressive list of 3-point leaders showing how the
List of NBA career 3-point scoring leaders
List_of_NBA_career_3-point_scoring_leaders
West African women's secret society
Creole people are the only ethnicity in Sierra Leone not known to practice FGM or participate in bondo/sande society rituals. The common features of all
Sande_society
Australian anti-FGM advocate
anti- female genital mutilation (FGM) campaigner, based in South Australia. She founded the advocacy organisation No FGM Australia, which works to stamp
Khadija_Gbla
External genitalia of the female mammal
conducted under In the Name of Tradition, FGM/C is more common in Sunni countries and less common in Shia societies. FGM/C can have harmful effects on their
Vulva
Kenyan activist against female genital mutilation (born 1991)
(ARP) for girls in Africa and campaigning to stop female genital mutilation (FGM). In her work with Amref Health Africa, Leng'ete has saved an estimated 17
Nice_Nailantei_Leng'ete
Gambian women's rights activist
Hands for Girls, an organization working to end FGM, and was the lead campaigner in The Guardian's End FGM Guardian Global Media Campaign. In April 2016
Jaha_Dukureh
female genital mutilation (FGM) is known to be practiced. Beginning in 2010, household surveys asked women about the FGM status of all their living daughters
Female genital mutilation in the Gambia
Female_genital_mutilation_in_the_Gambia
2016 study of female genital mutilation
the outcome of a comprehensive study on female genital mutilation/cutting (FGM/C) in Iran conducted by Kameel Ahmady, an anthropologist and researcher,
In_the_Name_of_Tradition
British junior ministerial role
responsibilities: tackling violence against women and girls, including: domestic abuse FGM and forced marriage child sexual abuse and exploitation Disclosure and Barring
Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for Safeguarding and Violence Against Women and Girls
Parliamentary_Under-Secretary_of_State_for_Safeguarding_and_Violence_Against_Women_and_Girls
Erectile female sexual organ
political systems, such as FGM also being a part of a girl's initiation into adulthood. Often, a girl is not considered an adult in an FGM-practicing society
Clitoris
female genital mutilation (FGM) was made illegal in 1996 through an amendment to the Crimes Act 1961 when s204A was added. FGM is an issue in New Zealand
Female genital mutilation in New Zealand
Female_genital_mutilation_in_New_Zealand
Indian activist against female genital mutilation
Masooma Ranalvi is an activist for the ending of female genital mutilation (FGM) in India. She is the founder of We Speak Out, an organization dedicated
Masooma_Ranalvi
American professional basketball player (born 1988)
Category Statistics Ref. SP 17 GP 1,000+ MP 36,000+ PTS 26,000+ AST 6,500+ STL 1,500+ FGM 8,500+ FGA 19,000+ TO 3,000+ 3PM 4,000+ 3PA 10,000+ FT% .90+
Stephen_Curry
Hall, University of Oxford; an activist against female genital mutilation (FGM) and professor of English Emerita at the University of Maryland, University
Tobe_Levin
and women's rights and oppose the practice of female genital mutilation (FGM) in Asian communities, with a focus on the Dawoodi Bohra community in India
Sahiyo
Drama short film
the U.K. Tensions arise when differing views on the cultural practice of FGM between Babe's father and Babe's aunt lead to a potentially tragic outcome
Dishonour_(film)
Somali-born campaigner
Hibo Wardere is a Somali-born campaigner against female genital mutilation (FGM), author, and public speaker. Born in Somalia, she moved to London, England
Hibo_Wardere
Sierra Leonean-American anthropologist
University of Chicago. Ahmadu is known for her work on female genital mutilation (FGM) and, in particular, for her decision as an adult and member of the Kono
Fuambai_Ahmadu
British charity
Dorkenoo, that supports women who have experienced female genital mutilation (FGM) and tries to eliminate the practice. FORWARD evolved from the Women's Action
Foundation for Women's Health, Research and Development
Foundation_for_Women's_Health,_Research_and_Development
marriages, honor killings, and in Iraqi Kurdistan, female genital mutilation (FGM). Knowledge about the early history of Kurdish women is limited by both the
Kurdish_women
Fictional ''EastEnders'' character
EastEnders to explore the issue of FGM. In the storyline, Mila reveals to Kathy and Iqra that she was a victim of FGM and she attempts to stop her sister
Mila_Marwa
FGM campaigner from Somaliland
The group established the first anti-FGM group in Somaliland as a result. Whilst many Somali people associate FGM with Sharia, Ali alongside doctors and
Ubah_Ali
Ugandan politician and activist (1952 or 1953 – 2025)
September 2025) was a Ugandan educator, anti-Female Genital Mutilation (FGM) activist and politician who was a Member of Parliament for Kapchorwa in
Jane_Frances_Kuka
Maasai Kenyan women's rights activist and politician
female genital mutilation at 14, against her will, she vowed to prevent FGM from happening to other girls. Soon after her marriage at 18, Pareyio joined
Agnes_Pareyio
Psychological state
subjected to FGM. FGM does not have any health benefits, and has serious negative effects on health; including complications during childbirth. FGM is used
Sexual_repression
Ghanaian-British activist (1949–2014)
Efua", was a Ghanaian-British campaigner against female genital mutilation (FGM) who pioneered the global movement to end the practice and worked internationally
Efua_Dorkenoo
American Christian missionary
to female genital mutilation (FGM, also known as female circumcision). Kenya's main ethnic group, the Kikuyu, regarded FGM as an important rite of passage
Hulda_Stumpf
Russian Karachay-Cherkess mufti (1954–2024)
women" should be subjected to the practice of female genital mutilation (FGM). Ismail Berdiyev was born on 27 February 1954 in the village of Belye Body
Ismail_Berdiyev
working towards the elimination of the practice of female genital mutilation (FGM). It was founded by Nimco Ali and Brendan Wynne. It was launched in September
The_Five_Foundation
American obstetrician/gynecologist
right care to women who have undergone female genital mutilation/cutting (FGM/C), also called female circumcision, and she founded the first and only hospital
Nawal_M._Nour
Djiboutian politician and First Lady
Ismaïl Omar Guelleh In 2003, Haid spoke against female genital mutilation (FGM), "These practices are not gone, an estimated two million young girls a year
Kadra_Mahamoud_Haid
Suleymaniya Type I FGM was common; while in Garmyan and New Kirkuk, Type II and III FGM were common. There was no law against FGM in Iraq, but in 2007
Women_in_Iraq
births) where FGM/ C is almost universal when compared to other nearby countries with a similar health and midwifery care but where FGM/C is much less
Women's_rights_in_Djibouti
Kenyan women's rights activist
rights activist known for her campaign against female genital mutilation (FGM). She is the founder and director of I_Rep Foundation, which is established
Domtila_Chesang
1982 book by Asma El Dareer
book summarizes research El Dareer conducted on female genital mutilation (FGM) for the medical faculty of the University of Khartoum. The book includes
Woman,_Why_Do_You_Weep?
Annual awareness day of genital mutilation
Africa and the Middle East, FGM is a universal problem and is also practiced in some countries in Asia and Latin America. FGM continues to persist amongst
International Day of Zero Tolerance for Female Genital Mutilation
International_Day_of_Zero_Tolerance_for_Female_Genital_Mutilation
Young female human
2013-12-03 at the Wayback Machine UNICEF, (July 2013) FGM - Where is it practiced? European Campaign on FGM & Amnesty International (2012) Tackling Female Genital
Girl
British psychotherapist and social activist
with a focus on providing education and raising awareness on FGM. Hussein herself is a FGM survivor. Following her pregnancy, she wanted to ensure the
Leyla_Hussein
British midwife who specializes in the study of female genital mutilation
the treatment of female genital mutilation (FGM). Born in Nigeria, Momoh is a member of the British FGM national clinical group, established in 2007
Comfort_Momoh
1999 film by Rupert Wainwright
co-production between the United States and Mexico. The film was produced by FGM Entertainment and was released on September 10, 1999. It grossed $18.3 million
Stigmata_(film)
2015 British film
mutilation (FGM) amongst primary school aged children in the UK. The film was developed as a visual aid to help facilitate sessions on FGM in primary schools
My_Body_My_Rules
and 49 had undergone FGM in 2001. A 2007 demographic cluster study found no change in FGM prevalence rate in Mauritania. Type II FGM is most frequent. About
Women_in_Mauritania
Part of the vulva that covers and protects the glans of the clitoris
modifications are uncommon. In some cultures, female genital mutilation (FGM) is practiced as a rite of passage into womanhood, is perceived as an improvement
Clitoral_hood
Organization supporting victims of forced marriage
charity which supports victims of forced marriage, female genital mutilation (FGM) and family dishonor. The charity was founded in 2009 by Aneeta Prem and
Freedom_(charity)
UK law criminalises female genital mutilation
offences, making it illegal to assist someone to perform FGM on themselves, or to cause FGM abroad (a form of extraterritorial jurisdiction). Further
Female Genital Mutilation Act 2003
Female_Genital_Mutilation_Act_2003
South Korean anti-tank guided missile
positioned by its manufacturer as a competitor and peer with the American FGM-148 Javelin and Israeli Spike-MR ATGMs. The Raybolt was first shown publicly
AT-1K_Raybolt
2017 American-Gambian documentary film
against the most extreme form of Female Genital Mutilation (FGM), called infibulation or Type 3 FGM prevail in Gambian society. The film made its premier on
Jaha's_Promise
State of the reproductive system without evidence of disease, disorders, or deficiencies
More severe forms of FGM are highly concentrated in Djibouti, Eritrea, Ethiopia, Somalia, and Sudan. The WHO categorizes FGM into four types: Type I
Sexual and reproductive health
Sexual_and_reproductive_health
1998 book by Waris Dirie and Cathleen Miller
Somali model, Waris Dirie. Despite suffering female genital mutilation (FGM) at the age of three, and its life-long consequences, Waris Dirie escaped
Desert_Flower
Act of lengthening the labia minora
older women to girls, it has been compared to female genital mutilation (FGM) and child abuse. Elongated labia are perceived to facilitate orgasm and
Labia_stretching
Self-propelled guided weapon system
missiles; Left to right: 1. R-36M: intercontinental ballistic missile 2. FGM-148 Javelin: anti-tank missile 3. Harpoon: anti-ship missile 4. Prithvi:
Missile
Kenyan feminist, educator, and academic
genital mutilation (FGM) as a teenager, and then leave school to marry. Instead, she negotiated with her father that she would undergo FGM if that meant she
Kakenya_Ntaiya
American stealth multirole fighter aircraft
Hellfire AGM-158 JASSM AGM-158C LRASM AGM-169 JCM AGM-179 JAGM ATACMS DAGR FGM-148 Javelin GMARS HELIOS HELLADS M142 HIMARS M270 MLRS Mako MEADS MHTK Mk
Lockheed Martin F-35 Lightning II
Lockheed_Martin_F-35_Lightning_II
Weaponry used by the U.S. Marine Corps
armor and fixed defenses (e.g. bunkers) at ranges up to 500 meters. The FGM-148 Javelin and BGM-71 TOW are anti-tank guided missiles; both can utilize
List of weapons of the United States Marine Corps
List_of_weapons_of_the_United_States_Marine_Corps
Federal region of Iraq
criminalized FGM practice in Iraqi Kurdistan and law was accepted four years later. The studies have shown that there is a trend of general decline of FGM. British
Kurdistan_Region
Malian woman
genital mutilation (FGM) procedure. She applied for asylum in October 1990, and is believed to have been the first woman to cite FGM as a reason for seeking
Aminata_Diop
Franco-German anti-tank missile
withdrew the MILAN from service in the early 1990s. The ADF now fields the FGM-148 Javelin system. Belgium – Belgian Army: Infantry weapon; replaced by
MILAN
2026 NBA game
Quarter Min FGM FGA FTM FTA 3PM 3PA PTS 1st 12 10 16 6 7 5 8 31 2nd 7 3 8 6 7 0 3 12 3rd 12 4 11 10 13 1 5 19 4th 11 3 8 14 16 1 6 21 Total 42 20 43 36
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Missile guidance method
a missile guidance method used in anti-tank weapons such as the NLAW and FGM-172 SRAW. In PLOS, the operator tracks the target with the missile launcher's
Predicted_line_of_sight
criminalized FGM practice in Iraqi Kurdistan and law was accepted four years later. The studies have shown that there is a trend of general decline of FGM. The
Human rights in the Kurdistan Region
Human_rights_in_the_Kurdistan_Region
Sect of Ismaili Shia Islam
not FGM. A qualitative study in 2018 carried out by WeSpeakOut, a group opposed to FGM, concluded that most Bohra girls experience Type I FGM, removal
Dawoodi_Bohra
mutilation (FGM). These activists from Kisumu were brought together by their mentor Dorcas Owinoh to develop an application called i-Cut which helps FGM victims
The_Restorers_(Kenyan_group)
Islamic rite of male circumcision
mutilation/cutting: a call for a global response" (PDF). End FGM European Network, U.S. End FGM/C Network and Equality Now. March 2020. Retrieved 6 May 2020
Khitan_(circumcision)
Flamelet-Generated Manifold (FGM) is a combustion chemistry reduction technique[dubious – discuss]. The approach of FGM is based on the idea that the most
Flamelet_generated_manifold
is a Kenyan CEO who has led organisations concerned with palliative care, FGM and child brides. In 2019 she became the CEO of Girls Not Brides. Mwangi-Powell
Faith_Mwangi-Powell
Part of the female reproductive tract
some doctors have compared such surgeries to female genital mutilation (FGM). Female genital mutilation, also known as female circumcision or female
Vagina
Role of men and women in Islamic culture
Muslim nations, particularly in Mali, Mauritania, Guinea, and Egypt, that FGM is a religious requirement. Gruenbaum has argued that practitioners may not
Gender_roles_in_Islam
Queen of the United Kingdom since 2022
also decorate the Christmas tree. She also supports healthy-eating, anti-FGM, arts and heritage related organisations and programmes. In March 2022 and
Queen_Camilla
Gambian human rights activist (born 1983)
women's rights activist who campaigns to end female genital mutilation (FGM). Baldeh underwent female genital mutilation at the age of seven and became
Fatou_Baldeh
Nigerian lawyer
targeting women and children. She has also criticized female genital mutilation (FGM). Tamunominini is married Seyi Makinde who she first met when she was 19
Tamunominini_Makinde
Non-governmental organization
values and raise consciousness towards eliminating female genital mutilation (FGM) and other traditional practices which affect the health of women and children
Inter-African Committee on Traditional Practices Affecting the Health of Women and Children
Inter-African_Committee_on_Traditional_Practices_Affecting_the_Health_of_Women_and_Children
highest rate of Type III FGM, with 79% of all Somali women having undergone the procedure. Another 15% of women underwent Type II FGM. The prevalence is on
Women_in_Somalia
Scientific instrument on the Juno space probe
planet Jupiter. The MAG instrument includes both the Fluxgate Magnetometer (FGM) and Advanced Stellar Compass (ASC) instruments. There two sets of MAG instrument
Magnetometer_(Juno)
Indigenous people of Panama and Colombia
genital mutilation (FGM). The tradition was extremely secretive and taboo until a 2007 incident, in which a girl died as a result of FGM. The incident caused
Emberá_people
2004 American science fiction thriller television film
Christian Sebaldt Running time 112 minutes Production companies MGM Television FGM Entertainment Original release Network Syfy Release November 27, 2004 (2004-11-27)
Species_III
Malian activist and actress
women's rights activist, particularly against female genital mutilation (FGM). Coulibaly comes from a family of musicians, and her grandmother Bazéko
Fatoumata_Coulibaly
American dystopian television series
2017. Nicholson, Rebecca (June 12, 2017). "Hate crimes, honour killings and FGM: how The Handmaid's Tale captures our age of fear". The Guardian. Archived
The Handmaid's Tale (TV series)
The_Handmaid's_Tale_(TV_series)
Government ministry of Somaliland
mutilation (FGM). The projects, implemented by the NGOs Candlelight and Health Poverty Action, aim to combat sexual and gender-based violence and FGM through
Ministry of Labour (Somaliland)
Ministry_of_Labour_(Somaliland)
Country in East Africa
women had undergone female genital mutilation (FGM) and 72 per cent of Tanzanian men had been circumcised. FGM is most common in the Manyara, Dodoma, Arusha
Tanzania
American multi-role fighter aircraft
Hellfire AGM-158 JASSM AGM-158C LRASM AGM-169 JCM AGM-179 JAGM ATACMS DAGR FGM-148 Javelin GMARS HELIOS HELLADS M142 HIMARS M270 MLRS Mako MEADS MHTK Mk
General Dynamics F-16 Fighting Falcon
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Acronyms & AI meanings
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Time to Repeat
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