Is female genital mutilation a cultural practice or a delinquency? Female genital mutilation, better known as female genital cutting, is an operation carried out on the basis of religious and cultural causes. However, most victims of this sacrifice explain it as a crime. Female genital mutilation is a heartbreaking practice that violates basic human rights and must be banned worldwide. FGM is an operation in which the clitoris and genitals are completely cut off. Referring to (www.mtholyoke.edu) The cause of this procedure can vary, whether it is family honor, protection of virginity, religion or excessive sexual satisfaction for their partner . Additionally, this is carried out by traditional midwives with no medical experience, anesthesia or medication. The tools used for this practice are pieces of glass, knives, scissors, razors and other sharp objects. Female genital mutilation is practiced and carried out cruelly and mercilessly. In addition, FGM involves the complete removal of a woman's external genitalia. According to www.forwarduk.org, FGM is made up of four types. The first type well known as clitoridectomy requires cutting the skin surrounding the clitoris without cutting the clitoris itself. The second type involves cutting the clitoris and the skin around it, as well as parts of the labia minora or sometimes the labia completely. The third type, the most formidable, is the removal of the external genitalia and sewing up the space of the vaginal opening. This procedure is well known as infibulation. The tissue then creates a scar channel above the vagina, leaving a miniature hole for urine and menstrual blood. The victim then presents serious complications during sexual activity. The majority of cases of female genital excisions are of this type...... middle of paper...... tradition today wants to stop it itself. However, others involved in this culture do not accept it because religion and their social acceptance are greater than their desire to end this cruelty towards women. Now there is an organization to help end this critical dilemma. Women all over the world are fighting for this practice which has affected women for over 5,000 years. All these women want their voices to be heard. Everyone can help fight for these young girls and this woman by donating to end this terrible experience. Donations can be made at www.stopfgmnow.com. Because if the community doesn't help stop it, the people who do it won't. “Female genital mutilation targets little girls, baby girls – fragile angels who cannot fight back. It is a crime against humanity. It's abuse. He is an absolute criminal and we must stop him – Waris Dirie