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Redefining manhood: Why one Kenyan man is breaking tradition to stand up for girls
Female genital mutilation is prevalent in Narok County, Kenya, including among the Maasai community – but things are changing.
All photos © UNFPA/Sarah Waiswa
News
Explainer – Survivors in the lead: How community resistance is key to ending female genital mutilation
03 February 2026
Statement
Over four million girls still at risk of female genital mutilation: UN leaders call for sustained commitment and investment to end FGM
06 February 2026
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Feb 2026
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UNFPA
Resources
Female genital mutilation (FGM) frequently asked questions
Women and girls, aged 15-49, who have undergone some form of FGM
Legend
- 0% - 24.9%
- 25% - 49.9%
- 50% - 74.9%
- 75% - 100%
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Ages vary by country
FGM Dashboard
Women and girls, aged 15-49, who have undergone some form of FGM
Legend
- 0% - 24.9%
- 25% - 49.9%
- 50% - 74.9%
- 75% - 100%
© United Nations Population Fund
Source: Demographic and Health Surveys
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News
“The new generation is different”: In Djibouti, survivors and allies lobby to end female genital mutilation
04 February 2025
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Statement
Strengthening alliances and building movements to end female genital mutilation
06 February 2025
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Patterns of Hope: Inside the movement to end female genital mutilation
Inside the movement to end female genital mutilation, meet the change-makers weaving new patterns of hope.
Events
International Day of Zero Tolerance for Female Genital Mutilation 2025
06 February 2025
Global
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Putting survivors at the forefront of the global movement to end female genital mutilation
06 February 2024
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Events
International Day of Zero Tolerance for Female Genital Mutilation 2024
06 February 2024
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