5. Female Genital Mutilation (FGM)
Female Genital Mutilation (FGM) remains a deeply controversial ritual, practiced in parts of Africa and the Middle East as a rite of passage or means of maintaining purity. Often justified through cultural or religious beliefs, FGM inflicts severe physical and psychological harm on girls and women. With growing international awareness, many countries now ban FGM, recognizing it as a serious violation of human rights. Read more
