Gender perspectives on torture and other cruel, inhuman and degrading treatment
or punishment 2016, para. 61
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Female genital mutilation has severely negative health consequences, including risk of death; has no documented health benefits; causes severe stress and shock, anxiety and depression; and has long-lasting, negative health consequences including higher risks of post-partum haemorrhage and other obstetric complications.
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Special Rapporteur on torture and other cruel, inhuman or degrading treatment or punishment