Female Genital Mutilation (FGM) remains a significant issue in The Gambia, where, according to UNICEF, approximately 76 ...

This process exhibits a gender bias and results ... History Of Eradicating FGM In 1997, the World Health Organization, along with UNICEF and UNFPA, released a joint declaration opposing female ...

Blog - It begins with a cut. A seemingly small incision; often celebrated as a rite of passage and a symbol of purity and tradition. However, for millions of Nigerian women and girls, that single cut ...

For Fatou Baldeh, the past year was critical in the fight to end female genital mutilation. A survivor and the founder of the organization Women in Liberation & Leadership (WILL), Baldeh ...

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

The NSPCC operates a special helpline for anyone worried about a child being or that a child has been a victim of FGM. Helpline: 0800 028 3550 The Foundation for Women's Health, Research and ...

FGM/C has no health benefits and can cause severe ... Read our editorial policy to learn more about our process.

A new report has compiled evidence of female genital mutilation/cutting (FGM/C) in 94 countries, revealing that this harmful practice exists in more communities than previously recognized.

A new report has found that female genital mutilation/cutting (FGM/C) is more widespread than previously recognised, affecting communities in at least 94 countries. The findings suggest that ...