Should female genital mutilation be universally banned - if possible?

We are having a long discussion on another thread about the posssible banning of the burqa. I tend to agree with those who say it is Western-centric and judgmental to say it should be banned; that we do not have the right to judge their cultural mores. But let’s take the argument a step further. What about female genital mutilation? Is that an acceptable cultural tradition or a barbaric sexist practice that should be universally banned? I’m curious to read the thoughts of others on this. (Please let’s leave male circumcision out of this for today; that’s a whole ‘nother issue.)