Colombia Moves to Ban Female Genital Mutilation
Colombia is taking steps towards prohibiting female genital mutilation (FGM). This legislative action comes amidst concerns over the prevalence of the practice. Reported cases of FGM totaled 204 between 2020 and 2025, though authorities believe this figure represents a significant underreporting of the actual number of incidents.
Colombia is advancing efforts to ban female genital mutilation (FGM).
Between 2020 and 2025, a total of 204 FGM cases were officially reported within the country. However, this reported figure is widely considered to be substantially lower than the actual number of instances, indicating a significant issue with underreporting.
According to The Hindu International, these developments highlight the ongoing challenges in addressing and eradicating FGM.
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