FGM is a manifestation of violence on girls and a fundamental breach of their rights; this custom is still practiced in a number of Arab countries, but does not include all Arab communities. Female genital mutilation (FGM) is one of the major forms of violence against girls and constitutes a clear violation of their rights. This traditional practice still exists in a number of Arab nations, although some countries, such as Jordan, Bahrain, Tunisia, Algeria, Syria, Palestine, Qatar, Morocco, and Lebanon, have all reported that such practices are not performed within their borders. Egypt has passed legislation criminalizing female circumcision and genital mutilation. In Yemen, the practice is prevalent in some coastal cities. The draft amendments to the Rights of the Child submitted to the country’s House of Representatives include legal provisions on the prohibition of female genital mutilation. Other countries have not provided any information regarding this issue to the LAS. The practice is also found elsewhere in Asia, the Middle East, and among communities from these areas around the world.