Unlike other Western countries such as the United Kingdom, the United States lacks a clear way to handle FGM. Advocates have long called out for the US to create a system to protect girls at risk of enduring FGM. Recent developments in the US might help significantly. Legislation has been introduced to help put a better system in place. Read more here: http://www.theguardian.com/society/2015/feb/06/fgm-campaigners-call-forstrategy-end-practice-new-report
