Female genital or female circumcision is the cutting or removal of the female sex organ. It is a traditional and cultural practice among Africans including some tribes in Nigeria. Globally women are victims of gender based violence (GBV) in form of violence against women, (VAW), women trafficking, domestic violence, rape, etc. Furthermore in Africa and other third world countries girls and women are victims of harmful traditional (cultural) practices (HTP) in form of widowhood rites, son preferences, FGM, etc. Harmful Traditional Practices (HTPs) are a reflection of status of women in society . Globally the status of women is low socially, economically and politically. HTPs reflect the inferiority of women, gender inequality, gender discrimination and lack of women empowerment. FGM is the mutilation of girls and women in the name of culture, tradition, purification, family honour, hygiene, virginity, prevention of promiscuity and enhancement of fertility.