Colombia Enacts First Legislation in Latin America to Outlaw Female Genital Mutilation

Colombia has made a historic legislative move by enacting the first law in Latin America to outlaw female genital mutilation (FGM).

This new legislation positions Colombia at the forefront of legal efforts within the region to combat the practice. The move is considered a significant development in the ongoing fight against FGM.

However, despite the passage of this landmark law, reports indicate that barriers to fully ending female genital mutilation within the country and region still remain.

According to Al Jazeera, this legislation is a crucial step in the global and regional push to protect women and girls from FGM.