Female genital cutting is observed by most Malay Muslims in Singapore, where it is legal but rarely discussed. In fact, women may not even realise they’ve undergone the procedure, as it is often carried out on babies as young as one month old for religious, cultural, or even medical reasons. The consequences, however, can be detrimental.
Sya and Hikmah are part of a group called End FGC Singapore, and I spoke to them about their work to raise awareness surrounding this practice, and to provide a safe space for FGC survivors. Follow them @endfgcsg on Instagram, or email endfgcsg@gmail.com to learn more about this movement.
