The age at which FGM occurs varies significantly by country. In Nigeria, 93% of procedures are performed on girls younger ...

Female genital mutilation is excruciatingly painful and medically unnecessary. UNICEF is working to end this cruel practice.

The international community marked yet another Day of Zero Tolerance for Female Genital Mutilation (FGM), on February 6. ...

Why is female genital mutilation (FGM) harmful? Learn about its impact on health, rights, and why it must be eradicated.

On this International Day of Zero Tolerance for Female Genital Mutilation (FGM), we stand united with purpose and urgency to accelerate efforts, forge ...

A former University of Nottingham professor, who tried to arrange for a girl to be circumcised and forced into marriage in ...

For the best experience, please enable JavaScript in your browser settings. Anti-Female Genital Mutilation Board Chief Executive Officer Bernadette Loloju.[Bernard ...

Use precise geolocation data. Actively scan device characteristics for identification. Store and/or access information on a ...

Joint statement by UNFPA Executive Director Dr Natalia Kanem, UNICEF Executive Director Catherine Russell and WHO Director-General Dr Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus Female genital mutilation (FGM ...

Some 230 million girls in more than 90 countries – predominantly in Africa and Asia – have undergone female genital ...

Despite global efforts to eradicate Female Genital Mutilation, it continues to thrive, particularly in Africa, Asia, and the ...

UNFPA and its international partners have worked to put a definitive end to FGM and although these efforts have contributed to a steady decline in the rates at which the procedure is performed over ...