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Female genital mutilation: Why Asia must adopt Africa’s strategy

Female genital mutilation: Why Asia must adopt Africa’s strategy

February 8, 2026, 01:37 PM - 6 min read

Female genital mutilation is not tradition; it is violence. Southeast Asia has the tools to act, but action must come with urgency. A coordinated regional strategy, backed by strong legislation, accountability, and support for survivors, will be key to ending FGM/C and protecting future generations.

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Often performed on girls before they hit puberty, FGM is a cruel and inhuman practice involving partial or total removal of the female genitalia, and known to be practised in parts of Africa, Middle East and Asia for religious or traditional beliefs

Over 4.5-mn girls face risk of genital mutilation in 2026: UN

February 7, 2026, 03:48 PM - 2 min read

In a joint statement, leaders of UNICEF, WHO and other international agencies condemned the practice and reaffirmed their commitment to end FGM “for every girl and every woman at risk”

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