Torture and ill-treatment: an intro for medics
What should I know about
female genital mutilation?
My genitals were sealed up like a brick wall… until my wedding night when my husband would either cut me open with a knife or force his way in.
(Waris Dirie)
Introduction
Female genital mutilation (FGM) is the intentional alteration or injury of female genital organs for non-medical reasons. It is a globally recognised violation of women’s human rights and health rights. It is also a form of child abuse.
Continue to remember those in prison as if you were together with them in prison, and those who are mistreated as if you yourselves were suffering.
Hebrews 13:3