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Genital mutilation refers to any procedure that involves altering or injuring the genital organs for non-medical reasons. It is recognized internationally as a violation of human rights and the rights of children.

Absolutely! Neonatal circumcision involves altering or removing parts of an infant's genital organs for non-medical reasons, fitting the definition of genital mutilation. This procedure is recognized internationally as a violation of human rights and the rights of children. At Intact Global, we advocate for the protection of all children from such practices, emphasizing the importance of bodily integrity and autonomy from birth.

Intact Global was founded by Attorney Eric Clopper, a committed intactivist for his entire adult life. After sacrificing his Harvard career to promote the cause, Attorney Clopper then enrolled in Georgetown Law, became a professional litigator, and started his own law firm with the express purpose of ending the genital mutilation of infants in the United States and beyond.

We express deep gratitude to all other intactivist organizations for their invaluable contributions to this cause. However, the world is finally ready to stop this madness. With the fearless Attorney Clopper at the lead, supported by his experienced Board of Directors and their combined professional skills and network, Intact Global has the skills and professional network to complete the mission at hand: end the genital mutilation of all children, once and for all.

There are many ways to get involved with Intact Global. You can volunteer, attend our events and conferences, spread awareness through social media, and donate to support our mission. Visit our "Volunteer" page for more information.

Your donation supports our initiatives to protect children from genital mutilation. Specifically, the bulk of donations will fund law firms litigating to ensure the equal protection from genital mutilation for all children, independent of their gender. These legal challenges will be conducted under state law and state constitutions. Donations will also cover operational and administrative costs and support Intact Global's upcoming conference in March 2025 in Los Angeles, California.

The goal of Intact Global’s litigation efforts is to expand the statutes protecting children from genital mutilation to include all children, regardless of gender. They aim to challenge the constitutionality of anti-female genital mutilation statutes, arguing that they discriminate based on sex and should be expanded to protect all children.

There is overwhelming evidence that amputating the foreskin from infant boys results in incredible traumatic pain to the infant with a myriad of frequent physical and psychic complications, which range from blood loss and infection to occasional and wholly preventable death. It is also a medical fact that the foreskin is a normal, healthy, erogenous, and highly functional part of the human. Removing the foreskin—or any part of the genitals for that matter—is a violation of that individual’s right over his or her body and is easily deferred to a later time to respect each person’s right to make important decisions about his or her own body.

Intact Global, Inc. is a nonprofit organization incorporated in Delaware. However, we are not a 501(c)(3) organization (at least not yet). We will apply for 501(c)(3) status in 2024. After the IRS receives our 501(c)(3) application, there will be a delay before the IRS reaches a decision. Until any such decision is made by the IRS, donations to Intact Global cannot be deducted from your taxes.

The Intact Global Conference is an annual event that brings together experts, advocates, and supporters dedicated to protecting children from genital mutilation. The next conference will be held in Los Angeles in March 2025. To learn more about IGI’s upcoming conference, visit our Intact Global Conference page here.

You can stay informed by subscribing to our newsletter here, following us on social media, and regularly visiting our website for updates on our initiatives, events, and news.

For more information, you can contact us at support@intactglobal.org. We are here to answer any questions you may have and provide further details about our work and how you can get involved.