Where is FGC practiced?
The act of FGC is a cultural tradition generally performed across central Africa, in the southern Sahara, and in parts of the Arab peninsula. Although both Easterners and Westerners believe that FGC is associated with Islam, it is not. FGC is not condoned by any religions and is condemned by religious leaders. The practice however crosses religious barriers. Muslims, Christians and Jews in these regions have been known to circumcise their girls. FGC’s false association with religion has played a major role in perpetuating it.
