Female Genital Cutting in Singapore: A Pilot Study (2020)

Introduction

This pilot study was a first attempt by End FGC Singapore (EFS) at understanding the prevalence, type and extent of female genital cutting (FGC) within the Muslim community in Singapore. Where existing research is sparse, this research serves  as a springboard to launch and improve  future surveys and research on FGC. 

The survey sought to gather information and experiences of women who had undergone FGC.  Data was collected from 360 respondents who identified as women and were raised as Muslim. 76.4 percent (n=275) shared that they had undergone FGC.