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'''{{FULLPAGENAME}}''' was founded in 1994 as ''NORM-UK'' by English physician Dr. [[John Warren]]. The original aim was to provide information about non-surgical male [[foreskin restoration]]. The organization quickly expanded its mission to provide information about all aspects of health related to the [[foreskin]], [[penis]], and human genitals. ''NORM-UK'' recently changed its name to '''15 Square''' (a reference to the area, in inches, of an adult foreskin). | |||
15 Square is independent of any other organization and regulated by the [https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/charity-commission Charity Commission for England and Wales]. It is registered with charity number 1072831 and with the stated objective "To advance the education of the public in all matters relating to [[circumcision]] and other forms of surgical alteration of the genitals including alternative treatments and offering information and advice on such matters." | |||
Female circumcision, or [[FGM| female genital mutilation]], which is illegal to perform on women in the United Kingdom, is also a concern of | Female circumcision, or [[FGM|female genital mutilation]], which is illegal to perform on women in the United Kingdom, is also a concern of 15 Square. | ||
[[David Smith]] is the Chief Officer. | |||
[[ | 15 Square supports the [[WWDOGA]]. | ||
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NORM-UK | NORM-UK published a quarterly journal, NORM NEWS: The Journal of NORM-UK. The charity also published a number of pamphlets including Care of the Intact Infant Penis, Phimosis, Foreskin Tightness, and Alternatives to Circumcision. NORM-UK's Dr. Peter Ball also produced the video and DVD Restoration in Focus. | ||
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