News

The time is now: A call to end female genital mutilation, child marriage and son selection by 2030

(Left to right) Sheilla Akwara, Monica Singh and Kakenya Ntaiya spoke about their personal experiences with harmful practices during The Time is Now! © UNFPA/Runa A
  • 17 March 2016
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News

UNFPA and The Guardian present the first pan-African award for reporting on female genital mutilation

Diana Kendi (left) receives the first-annual Efua Dorkenoo award from Dolapo Osinbajo, wife of Nigeria's vice president (right). © UNFPA Nigeria
  • 19 February 2016
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News

Gender equality key to ending dangerous and discriminatory practices

Kenyan activist Betty Naisenya Lolgisoi with UNFPA Deputy Executive Director Kate Gilmore at a United Nations panel on ending practices harmful to women and girls. © UNFPA/Lin Gao
  • 16 March 2015
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News

A silent epidemic: The fight to end female genital mutilation in Colombia

In 2007, it was revealed that FGM has long been widely practiced among Colombia's Emberá people. © UNFPA Colombia
  • 09 February 2016
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Press Release

Kenyan journalist wins first UNFPA/Guardian award for FGM reporting

08 February 2016

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Statement

Eliminate female genital mutilation by 2030

03 February 2016

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News

Changing the dialogue: Speaking out against female genital mutilation in Indonesia

In Indonesia, 51% per cent of women under the age of 19 have been subjected to FGM. © UNFPA Indonesia
  • 03 February 2016
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Resources

Female genital mutilation (FGM) frequently asked questions

Resource date: Mar 2024

Author: UNFPA

Women and girls, aged 15-49, who have undergone some form of FGM

Girls born between 2010-2015 will experience
Girls born between 2010-2015 will experience
Girls born between 2010-2015 will experience
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  • 0% - 24.9%
  • 25% - 49.9%
  • 50% - 74.9%
  • 75% - 100%
* Ages vary by country

FGM Dashboard

Women and girls, aged 15-49, who have undergone some form of FGM

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  • 0% - 24.9%
  • 25% - 49.9%
  • 50% - 74.9%
  • 75% - 100%
Source: Demographic and Health Surveys
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Sub-Regional Office Director/Representative

  • Level: D-1
  • Contract type: Fixed Term Appointment
  • Closing date: 15 Nov 2015 10:00 PM (America/New_York)
  • Duty station: Almaty, Kazakhstan

S/he leads and motivates the UNFPA team in the development of innovative, relevant approaches for engagement on issues related to population and development, sexual and reproductive health and gender.

We are no longer accepting applications for this position.

Technical Specialist, FGM/C

  • Level: P-3
  • Contract type: Fixed Term Appointment
  • Closing date: 28 Oct 2015 09:00 PM (America/New_York)
  • Duty station: Dakar, Senegal

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