Who is Affected?
An estimated 100-140 million of the world’s girls and women have undergone genital mutilation. Every year, at least 2 million girls — an average of 6,000 a day — are at risk. It is most commonly performed between the ages of 4 and 8 years, though some cultures wait until the teens and/or just prior to marriage. It is most common in 28 African countries, although there are cases in the Middle East and Asia. Due to migration of people who follow this tradition, FGM is today seen in Europe, Australia, Canada and the United States. Exact statistics are difficult to come by. According to U.S.
If you have an older TV with an analog tuner, AND you use an antenna to receive over-the-air signals, you ARE affected. If you get your TV signal from a Cable, Satellite or Fiber-Optic service provider, you are NOT affected, even if you have an analog TV. If you currently receive analog cable service (with no set-top box) you can continue to do so for at least three years after the cutover on 2/17/2009 June 12, 2009. If your television has a digital tuner, you are NOT affected.
