Publications

Demographic Perspectives on Female Genital Mutilation

<p>Female genital mutilation (FGM) is the practice of partially or totally removing the external genital organs for non-medical reasons. It violates the human rights of girls and women, and causes serious and, in some cases, life-threatening health complications.</p>

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Implementation of the International and Regional Human Rights Framework for the Elimination of Female Genital Mutilation

<p>A human rights approach to FGM places the practice within a broader social justice agenda — one that emphasizes the responsibilities of governments to ensure realization of the full spectrum of women’s and girls’ rights. </p>

News story

Girls are saying no to FGM – and they need political champions

Unless change comes faster, by 2030 another 68 million girls will undergo female genital mutilation.

Publications

2017 Annual Report of FGM Joint Programme: Performance Analysis for Phase II

<p>This companion booklet to <em>How to Transform a Social Norm</em> showcases key results achieved by the UNFPA-UNICEF Joint Programme on Female Genital Mutilation during 2014-2017.</p>

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How to Transform a Social Norm

<p><em>How to Transform a Social Norm</em> is a reflection on Phase II (2014-2017) of the UNFPA-UNICEF Joint Programme on Female Genital Mutilation: Accelerating Change. </p>