Tag:Female Genital Mutilation (FGM)

Gender

Over four million girls still at risk of female genital mutilation – UN

In 2026 alone, an estimated 4.5 million girls – many under the age of five – are at risk of undergoing female genital mutilation (FGM)....

Michael Simire - February 6, 2026

Gender

UN agencies strengthen alliances to end female genital mutilation

Three UN agencies say they have concluded plans to strengthen alliances and build movements to end Female Genital Mutilation (FGM). The UNFPA Executive Director, Dr...

Michael Simire - February 6, 2025

Health

Over 200m girls, women experience FGM – UNFPA

The Country Representative, UN Population Fund (UNFPA), Ms Ulla Mueller, on Saturday, February 6, 2021, said over 200 million girls and women had experienced...

Michael Simire - February 7, 2021

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