FGM, also known as genital cutting, is widely considered as one of the most extreme manifestations of violence against girls and women, and yet it is widely underreported in the Middle East.
Ukeketaji pia unafahamika kama ukataji wa sehemu za siri inaaminika kwa upana kuwa ni  moja ya ukatili uliopitiliza dhidi ya wasichana na wanawake, na bado unaripotiwa kwa uchache sana hasa huko Mashariki ya Kati.