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Asked by Talayzia Anderson on Jul 31, 2024

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Amnesty International has investigated female genital mutilation as

A) a human rights issue.
B) a safe medical practice.
C) a valid cultural practice.
D) illegal.

Female Genital Mutilation

A cultural, religious, or social practice that involves the removal or injury of external female genitalia for non-medical reasons.

Human Rights

The rights inherent to all human beings, regardless of race, sex, nationality, ethnicity, language, religion, or any other status.

Amnesty International

A global movement of more than 7 million people in over 150 countries working to protect and promote human rights.

  • Familiarize yourself with the various approaches and consequences linked to female genital mutilation.
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Zybrea KnightAug 01, 2024
Final Answer :
A
Explanation :
Amnesty International considers female genital mutilation to be a human rights issue, as it violates multiple human rights such as the right to health, the right to be free from torture and other cruel, inhuman or degrading treatment, and the right to non-discrimination on the basis of sex or gender.

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