End female genital mutilation

Female genital mutilation (FGM) affects at least 230 million women and girls globally,  a number that has risen sharply in recent years due to population growth and improved data collection across Asia, the Middle East, and diaspora communities worldwide.

7th February 2024

17 min read

Female genital mutilation and cutting in Asia remains a neglected problem 

5th February 2024

11 min read

As we advocate for Zero Tolerance for FGM, let’s not ignore this important Accountability Tool: The ACHPR-ACERWC Joint General Comment on FGM 

28th November 2023

11 min read

Statement By Equality Now On The Occasion Of The 42nd Ordinary Session Of The African Committee Of Experts On The Rights And Welfare Of The Child

23rd October 2023

6 min read

Equality Now lends its voice to the regional meeting on ending FGM medicalization in the Arab States

15th September 2023

2 min read

The United States of America - Submission to the Human Rights Committee at the 139th Session September 2023

14th September 2023

12 min read

Comprehensive Legal Protection Needed Against Female Genital Mutilation and Cutting In Every State

27th April 2023

5 min read

Female Genital Mutilation/Cutting in Canada

20th April 2023

9 min read

Washington State introduces new law to protect women and girls from female genital mutilation or cutting

28th February 2023

4 min read

Stop Female Genital Mutilation in Washington State! 

25th February 2023

10 min read

FGM in the Maldives: The dilemma of culture, religion, and the law

9th February 2023

11 min read

Traditional Leaders in Liberia Make Historic Announcement Declaring Ban on Female Genital Mutilation 

6th February 2023

10 min read

Governments in Asia must take action on female genital mutilation

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