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Singapore: AWARE Makes a Stand Against Female Circumcision in Islam

Aware/rilek1corner, 19.5.2014.

Does Female Circumcision happen in Singapore?

Yes. In Singapore’s Muslim community, female circumcision involves nicking the prepuce, the skin covering the clitoris. It is markedly different from the more severe forms of genital mutilation. The procedure is usually done on babies or prepubescent children. Circumcisions in Singapore are done by female doctors at a handful of Muslim clinics. Anesthesia is generally not used.

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