Female genital mutilation (FGM) violates the rights, dignity, and futures of millions of girls and women. Here's what you need to know — and how UNICEF takes action to ensure every girl is safe, healthy, protected and respected. | UNICEF USA

Labiaplasty vs. FGM (Female genital mutilation). Let’s clear the air and talk about empowerment, comfort, aesthetics. There’s a lot of confusion and misconception around labiaplasty, often mistakenly linked with female genital mutilation (FGM). FGM is an illegal harmful practice with no medical benefits, often forced involuntarily upon young girls and women. Labiaplasty is an elective cosmetic surgery that women choose for themselves to feel more comfortable and confident. Many women struggle wi