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The practice has come under fire for its negative impacts and lack of evidence that it works.

The practice has come under fire for its negative impacts and lack of evidence that it works.

The practice has come under fire for its negative impacts and lack of evidence that it works.

The practice has come under fire for its negative impacts and lack of evidence that it works.

The practice has come under fire for its negative impacts and lack of evidence that it works.

Female genital mutilation (FGM) is a global crisis. Today, 200 million women and girls suffer from the consequences of FGM and more than 70 million are at risk of FGM by 2030. FGM is defined by the WHO as “all procedures that involve partial or total removal of the external female genitalia, or other injury to the female genital organs for non-medical reasons.”

American Medical Association: Conversion therapy can result in "significant psychological distress," depression, anxiety, self-blame, lowered self-esteem and sexual dysfunction.

The House Human Services Policy Committee passed a bill banning the professional practice of conversion therapy for children and vulnerable adults.

American Medical Association: Conversion therapy can result in "significant psychological distress," depression, anxiety, self-blame, lowered self-esteem and sexual dysfunction.

American Medical Association: Conversion therapy can result in "significant psychological distress," depression, anxiety, self-blame, lowered self-esteem and sexual dysfunction.