About Us
Conservatives Against Circumcision is a grassroots movement dedicated to protecting the bodily integrity of all children, born male or female. We uphold conservative values that affirm that no child should undergo unnecessary or harmful medical procedures, including circumcision or sex reassignment procedures.
Our mission is clear and actionable: to completely outlaw non-consensual genital cutting and medically unnecessary surgeries on children, including male genital mutilation (MGM), female genital mutilation (FGM), and sex organ reassignment surgeries for minors. We believe these practices violate fundamental human rights and inflict lasting physical, emotional, and psychological harm.
Our Core Goals
- End Circumcision: Advocate for laws or amendments that explicitly outlaw non-therapeutic circumcision of infants and children. This includes both boys and girls, as well as newborns, regardless of cultural or religious practices. Circumcision is not a medical necessity, and all children deserve protection from these invasive procedures.
- Address sex reassignment for Minors: We recognize the growing issue of sex organ reassignment surgeries for minors and are committed to confronting this before it becomes further normalized. Just as MGM and FGM involve non-consensual, irreversible procedures, sex reassignment surgeries for minors are similarly harmful and ethically indefensible.
- Correct Misinformation: Challenge and correct outdated or misleading medical guidelines, including the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) 2012 circumcision policy. The policy, which suggested potential health benefits of circumcision, expired in 2017 and has not been renewed. [Read more here.]
- Push Legislative Action: Advocate for a complete ban on all forms of genital cutting for minors. This could be achieved through:
- A new bill specifically outlawing male genital mutilation.
- Inclusion in legislation that addresses transgender sex reassignment procedures for minors.
- An amendment to the 1996 Federal Prohibition of Female Genital Mutilation Act, ensuring protections for all children, regardless of sex.
Why This Matters
The issue of circumcision is not simply a matter of personal or parental choice; it is a violation of a child's bodily integrity and human rights. Similarly, the rise in acceptance of transgender surgeries for minors represents an ethical and legal challenge that society must confront. Both practices involve irreversible changes to a child's body, often without adequate understanding of the long-term consequences or the child's informed consent.
While society has rightly condemned FGM as barbaric and unacceptable, male genital mutilation and transgender sex reassignment for minors continue to be normalized. This inconsistency cannot stand. By addressing these practices as interconnected issues, we can create a unified legal framework that protects all children from harm.
Join Us
Conservatives Against Circumcision is not just a movement; it's a call to action. We are committed to building a better future where children are safeguarded from unnecessary and harmful medical interventions. Together, we can ensure that the rights of children are respected and protected, no matter their gender or background.