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Female Genital Mutilation/Cutting: A statistical exploration

Author: UNICEF
Price: Free
No. of pages: 53
Publication date: November 2005
Publisher: UNICEF
Languages: English only

ISBN: ISBN-13:978-92-806-3941-4;ISBN-10:92-806-3941-2

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This publication analyses available statistics on female genital mutilation/cutting, with the aim of improving understanding of related issues in the wider context of gender equality and social change. The study centres on women aged 15-49 and their daughters, presenting estimates and examining differentials in prevalence, and highlighting patterns within the data that can strategically inform programmatic efforts. It will serve as a companion piece to the November 2005 UNICEF Innocenti Digest on Female Genital Mutilation/Cutting.