How to Target Resources in Efforts to End Female Genital Mutilation

Africa (Conversation) – A new study shows that 130 million women have undergone female genital mutilation (FGM) in 29 of the highest prevalence countries, many of which are in Africa. And 30 million more girls in Africa under the age of 15 will be at risk in the coming decade. FGM types I-III comprise all procedures that involve partial or total removal of the external female genitalia for non-medical reasons. The practice is concentrated in Africa, the Middle East and Asia and is carried out mainly for cultural and economic…

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