THE RISING CALL TO END THE HORRIFYING PRACTICE OF FEMALE GENITAL MUTILATION GLOBALLY WITH PREVENTIVE INTERVENTIONS

Female genital mutilation (FGM), also known as female circumcision, is the practice of partially or completely removing the external female reproductive organ for non-medical reasons. It is common in countries in Africa and the Middle East but is also found in other parts of the world. Many international organizations condemn female circumcision because it causes a lot of health risks and it violates human rights. 

The effects on physical, reproductive, sexual, and mental health are particularly severe for women undergoing this procedure without proper medical care and support. It can lead to urinary problems and even death in the worst cases. Besides these physical injuries, psychological trauma such as depression can occur when such procedures are performed without consent or when the risks involved are not understood. 

Female genital mutilation (FGM) poses physical, reproductive, sexual, and mental health risks ranging from pain, infections, anxiety, depression, and infertility, to loss of sexual desire. The psychological trauma of FGM, often caused by lack of consent and human right violation, can lead to relationship problems and self-image struggles. This practice takes place against the will of females or because they do not understand what it means. In some cases, this procedure can lead to long-term problems such as urinary problems and difficult labor. Serious infections associated with FGM can be life-threatening if not treated on time. Also, due to the lack of sterilized equipment and the unsanitary conditions of the procedure itself, women are at risk of contracting HIV/AIDS and other sexually transmitted diseases from contaminated equipment used on many patients without proper sterilization.

Women who have had female genital mutilation often report reduced sexual pleasure due to damage done in the process, as a result of decreased libido and dyspareunia (painful intercourse). This contributes to relationship problems between couples and the self-image struggles of those affected.

Now that we know how terrifying and dangerous this awful act is, what can we do to stop it? What preventive interventions can we put in place to eradicate female genital mutilation?

First, we should know that communities that practice female circumcision view it as a religious or cultural tradition rooted in their customs and beliefs. Thus, interventions must be culturally sensitive to target these populations. This may include engaging local leaders who can explain why, for health and human rights reasons, it is important to end this practice while respecting traditional values. Also, initiatives should focus on challenging the belief that female circumcision is necessary for cleanliness and marital survival. 

Governments have an important role to play in efforts to end FGM by enacting laws that ban FGM completely. The law should also provide for strict penalties for violating the law, and impose strong penalties on those who perform this procedure without the consent of the parties concerned or under compulsion by family members.

Education and awareness-raising campaigns are essential components of any intervention strategy against female genital mutilation as they help people understand how dangerous this practice is. This knowledge then enables them to make informed decisions in situations like FGM. Educational programs should cover topics like reproductive health risks associated with FGM but also emphasize the importance of women's independence over their bodies along with legal protection provided under national legislation, so victims feel empowered enough to take action against perpetrators, if necessary. 

In conclusion, Female Genital Mutilation is a harmful practice that has serious physical and mental health risks for those who undergo it. The procedure can cause pain, infection, scarring, reproductive issues like infertility and difficulty giving birth as well as decreased sexual pleasure leading to relationship problems between couples. It also violates the human rights of women who undergo such procedure without consent or with an inadequate understanding of what it involves beforehand which only adds to the psychological trauma experienced by victims. To eradicate this practice in our society, its root causes must be addressed through legal interventions, improved access to health services, education, and awareness campaigns that challenge traditional beliefs about FGM. Only then can we create an environment in which individuals can make informed decisions about their bodies that is free from external pressure.