Resources

Bending the curve: FGM trends we aim to change

Resource date: Feb 2018

Author: UNFPA

If FGM continues to be practised at current levels, 68 million girls will be subjected to FGM by 2030.

New data shows the numbers are larger, and increasing.

Prior estimates did not include data from Indonesia, thereby underestimating the number of girls having FGM each year in high-risk countries. Prior estimates indicated approximately 3.2 million girls have FGM per year.

Why will the number increase? Because of population growth among young girls in 25 countries where FGM is prevalent and relevant data are available.

I am powerful: Girls around the world stand up against FGM

06 February 2018

News

“I refused”: Brave women and girls take a stand against FGM

Latty, 14, was inspired by her mother to call for the elimination of FGM. Luca Zordan for UNFPA

06 February 2018

Resources

Child marriage - Frequently Asked Questions

Resource date: Feb 2025

News

To tackle sexual violence in Lesotho, programme targets men and boys

UNFPA works with survivors of violence and with law enforcement. But with studies showing that young herders are frequently among the perpetrators of violence, it became clear that efforts must be directed towards them, as well. © UNFPA Lesotho

11 January 2018

News

Women-friendly spaces offer safe haven for Congolese refugees in Angola

Kiena Odette, Musito and other girls take part in educational and recreational activities at the UNFPA-supported women-friendly space. © UNFPA/Tiril Skarstein

15 January 2018

News

Life interrupted: Myanmar teen pregnancy points to need for comprehensive sexuality education

Thiri became pregnant at age 15. A marriage was hastily arranged for her, and she dropped out of school. © UNFPA Myanmar/Yenny Gamming

25 January 2018

Voices of child brides around the world

01 February 2018

News

A vision of change: Pioneer spends 30 years advocating end to FGM in Sudan

Abdullah Ali Abdullah has spent 30 years working with communities in North Kordofan to encourage abandonment of female genital mutilation. © UNFPA Sudan

31 January 2018

Help girls say #IDONT to child marriage

Published on: 01/02/2018

Valentines Day is a romantic time for couples, but not for these girls. Help them say "I DON'T" to child marriage. Learn more.

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