FEMALE GENITAL MUTILATION - The Process of removing or partially remove a female's genitalia and/or organs. Mangling them with various sharp objects. This is a painful, dangerous and non- medical practice. It is thought it to be a way to control women's sexuality to ensure fidelity and virginity. These women are between the ages of 1 to 15 when this occurs. This is happening all over the world and the United States.
Further Reading
http://www.desertflowerfoundation.org/en/what-is-fgm.html
www.desertflowerfoundation.org Waris Dirie's statement on FGM.