Female circumcision in Sri Lanka is ‘just a nick’, not mutilation: supporters – Reuters
Members of Sri Lanka’s Muslim communities have strongly condemned criticism of ancient cutting rituals performed on girls, saying it should not be classed as female genital mutilation.
According to the World Health Organization (WHO), FGM includes all procedures that intentionally alter or cause injury to the female genital organs for non-medical reasons.
The practice has no health benefits for girls and women, says the WHO, adding it can cause long-term physical and psychological harm.