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.
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UNFPA
Publication date
Jul 2023
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Factors associated with the perception of ease and intention to practice female genital mutilation on daughters: A cross-sectional study of cross-border communities in Ethiopia, Kenya, Somalia, and Uganda
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Female genital mutilation
Female genital mutilation is a practice that involves altering or injuring the female genitalia for non-medical reasons. Internationally recognized as a human rights violation, it is estimated that some 230 million girls and women globally have undergone some form of female genital mutilation. Although the practice is declining in the majority of countries where it is prevalent, most of these countries are also experiencing a high rate of population growth – meaning that the number of girls who undergo female genital mutilation will continue to grow if the practice continues at current levels.
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Publisher
UNFPA
Publication date
May 2023
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UNFPA research on FGM highlights increased risk: A call for evidence and action to end female genital mutilation by 2030
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Countering female genital mutilation in Sudan: “I didn’t know it was possible not to cut my daughter”
23 March 2023
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Rallying men and boys in the fight against female genital mutilation
06 February 2023
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About UNFPA
We promote gender equality and empower women, girls and young people to take control of their bodies and their futures.
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Girls in Uganda report being lured across the border to undergo female genital mutilation
26 October 2022
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UNFPA-UNICEF Joint Evaluation of the UNFPA-UNICEF Joint Programme on Female Genital Mutilation/Cutting (FGM/C): Accelerating Change
Document date: 2013
Evaluation type: Global
Region: n/a
Joint evaluation: Yes
System-wide evaluation: n/a
The joint evaluation assesses the extent to which the UNFPA-UNICEF joint programme has accelerated the abandonment of FGM/C in 15 programme countries (2008-2012). The evaluation provides an opportunity to ensure accountability to donors and other stakeholders, and is also a useful learning exercise. The evaluation assesses the relevance, efficiency, sustainability and the effectiveness of the holistic and multi-sectoral approach adopted by UNFPA and UNICEF in their programme for the acceleration of the abandonment of FGM/C. Furthermore, it also assesses the quality of the coordination mechanisms that have been established at the global level and within countries to maximize the effectiveness of joint programme interventions. Finally, the evaluation provides recommendations for the future direction of the FGM/C policies and programmes and gives UNFPA and UNICEF insights into the successes and challenges in conducting joint programming.
Country Reports
The case studies presented below are independent assessments of the UNFPA-UNICEF joint programme support for the acceleration of the abandonment of the FGM/C in Kenya, Burkina Faso, Senegal and Sudan.
Kenya Country Case Study Report
Burkina Faso Country Case Study Report
Senegal Country Case Study Report
Sudan Country Case Study Report
| Country Entry Date in the FGM/C Joint Programme | ||
|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 2009 | 2011 |
| 1. Djibouti | 9. Burkina Faso | 13. Eritrea |
| 2. Egypt | 10. Gambia | 14. Mali |
| 3. Ethiopia | 11. Uganda | 15. Mauritania |
| 4. Guinea | 12. Somalia | |
| 5. Guinea Bissau | ||
| 6. Kenya | ||
| 7. Senegal | ||
| 8. Sudan | ||
Further reads
Presentation of Main Results of the Joint Evaluation at the International Conference on FGM/C in Rome
Informal Consultation with the Executive Boards of UNICEF and UNFPA
Formal Consultation with UNFPA Executive Board, Statement of the Director, Evaluation Office
Terms of Reference and Inception Report
Evaluation documents
Evaluation Report - Volume 1
Executive Summary
Evaluation Brief
Joint Management Response