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25 January 2022

A Research Agenda to Strengthen Evidence Generation and Utilisation to Accelerate the Elimination of FGM

This ‘Global Research Agenda’, produced by UNFPA, UNICEF, WHO and Population Council-Kenya, outlines evidence gaps and research priorities that need to be addressed to eliminate FGM over the next five years and provides approaches to enable uptake and effective use of the evidence generated.
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02 February 2024

International Day of Zero Tolerance for Female Genital Mutilation 2024

The International Day of Zero Tolerance for Female Genital Mutilation (FGM) observed every year on February 6th marks an important day for the world community. It provides an opportunity to forge stronger ties and take concerted action to reinforce our commitments to eliminate this harmful practice which continues...
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09 February 2017

In Kenya, a mother leads the movement to stop FGM in her community

KAJIADO/GARISSA, Kenya, 9 February 2017 – Mary Oloiparuni’s childhood came to an abrupt end when she was 13 years old. Now, at 30, she recalls that painful day as she sits in her homestead in Leboo Village, Kajiado County, surrounded by her five children. The day did not come as a surprise, she knew about it. Her ...
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16 January 2018

Mannequin challenge for FGM

FGM affects almost 200 million women and girls worldwide
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22 March 2024

UNICEF and UNFPA alarmed by proposed repeal of law banning FGM in The Gambia

BANJUL, THE GAMBIA, 22 March 2024 – “As the debate over the proposed repeal of the law banning Female Genital Mutilation (FGM) intensifies, we are deeply concerned by the potential reversal of decades of work invested in protecting the rights and dignity of women and girls. “The proposed repeal of the ban on FGM, referred to as female circumcision in the 2015 Women’s (Amendment) Act, is a severe violation of human rights, and a setback in the glo...
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03 February 2023

World will miss target of ending FGM by 2030 without urgent action – including from men and boys

NEW YORK, 3 February 2023 – “This year, 4.3 million girls are at risk of female genital mutilation, according to the latest UNFPA estimates. This number is projected to reach 4.6 million by 2030, as conflict, climate change, rising poverty and inequality continue to hinder efforts to transform gender and social no...
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09 November 2022

Building Movements, Building Power: Eliminating female genital mutilation by 2030 through social movements

This technical note aims to develop a common understanding of the key concepts and approaches related to social movements and provides practical guidance on designing and implementing effective interventions that enhance adolescent girls’ agency, including collective action for social change, and build coalitions ...
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26 January 2023

What is female genital mutilation?

An estimated 230 million girls and women worldwide have undergone some form of female genital mutilation (FGM) – many before the age of 15. Despite being internationally recognized as a human rights violation, FGM persists for various reasons. No matter where or how it is performed, FGM causes extreme physical and...
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17 December 2020

Compendium of Indicators on Female Genital Mutilation

Measuring the effectiveness of interventions has proven challenging, partly because of the lack of relevant indicators and standardized definitions that would allow comparisons across programmes and geographical locations, and over time. This compendium builds on previous documents and analyses, in particular from...
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07 December 2020

A Decade of Action to Achieve Gender Equality: The UNICEF Approach to the Elimination of Female Genital Mutilation

Working in 22 countries across Africa and the Middle East, UNICEF advocates for and takes concrete action to eliminate FGM by promoting gender equality and the empowerment of girls and women, particularly those most left behind by ensuring they are educated, healthy, and free from violence and discrimination.  Thi...
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31 January 2023

International Day of Zero Tolerance for Female Genital Mutilation 2023

6 February 2023 marks the 12th anniversary of the ‘International Day of Zero Tolerance for Female Genital Mutilation’, established by the United Nations General Assembly in line with the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development. The day provides the opportunity for Governments, Member States, civil society organiza...
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11 November 2020

Gender Transformative Approaches for the Elimination of Female Genital Mutilation

This technical note provides an overview of gender transformative approaches to ending female genital mutilation (FGM) including programme strategies, reference tools and resources, and case studies based on recommendations from the UNFPA-UNICEF Joint Programme on the Elimination of Female Genital Mutilation: Acce...
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