The operation removes part or most of a girl’s genitalia. The custom was publicized by Waris Dirie, a well - known fashion model and special ambassador for the United Nations Population Fund.
या शस्त्रक्रियात मुलींच्या बाह्‍य जननेंद्रियाचे काही भाग अथवा संपूर्ण काढून टाकले जाते.