Kenya: Global Report Reveals FGM/C Extends Beyond Known Regions, Wants Urgent Action

Geneva — 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.

The number of girls and women affected or at risk exceeds earlier estimates.

The report, titled ‘The Time Is Now: End Female Genital Mutilation/Cutting, An Urgent Need for a Global Response – Five-Year Update,’ is produced by the End FGM European Network, Equality Now, and The U.S. Network to End…