This study addresses cross-border female genital mutilation (FGM) practice, cross-border FGM takes place when communities cross national borders to perform FGM, circumvent laws and avoid prosecution. Using data from a recent cross-border study, this paper aims to identify factors associated with the perception of the ease of cross-border FGM and the intention to perform FGM on daughters and female relatives in the border communities of Ethiopia, Kenya, Somalia and Uganda.

The Somali population continues to endure numerous challenges, including displacements, climatic shocks and armed conflict.

The Somalia 2023 Humanitarian Needs Overview (HNO) estimates that half of the population, about 8.25 million people, require assistance.

The humanitarian situation in Somalia remains one of the most complex in the world, impacting millions of people. The country is facing challenges including forced displacements, climatic shocks, drought, flash floods and armed conflict. UNFPA is delivering life-saving services.