Female Genital Mutilation/Cutting: a statistical overview and exploration of the dynamics of change

What this document is

This report is a statistical overview and exploration of the dynamics of change surrounding female genital mutilation/cutting (FGM/C). It compiles prevalence figures across 29 countries, estimating that more than 125 million girls and women have undergone the procedure.

The document presents country-by-country prevalence rates and the numbers of affected girls and women in the most affected countries, alongside detail on where and how the procedure is carried out. It is a data-led reference on the scale of the practice rather than a policy or campaign piece.

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