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Greens commend UN's FGM ruling

The UN General Assembly has been commended for stepping up its efforts to curb female genital mutilation (FGM) across the globe.

UK MP: FGM must be brought into mainstream consciousness

An MP in the UK has said the issue of female genital mutilation (FGM) needs to be brought firmly into the spotlight.

UN committee calls for FGM ban

A United Nations (UN) committee has called for a ban on female genital mutilation (FGM).

Kenyan villages set up FGM-free zone

A number of communities across Kenya have joined together to create a female genital mutilation (FGM)-free zone.

Campaigner hails efforts to prevent FGM in Africa

A campaigner against female genital mutilation (FGM) has welcomed efforts to clamp down on the procedure in Africa.

FGM prosecutions 'needed in Britain'

Perpetrators of female genital mutilation (FGM) in the UK need to be prosecuted, an expert has argued.

FGM 'is one of the worst forms of gender violence'

Female genital mutilation (FGM) has been condemned as "one of the worst forms of gender violence".

Tanzania's CRC under pressure to tackle FGM

Officials in Tanzania are facing calls to take more action to prevent female genital mutilation (FGM).

Perpetrators of FGM in Australia 'charging for their services'

Many of those who secretly perform female genital mutilation (FGM) in Australia are charging money for their services, a religious leader has claimed.

Surgery carried out on 55 FGM victims

Over 50 women and girls in Uganda have undergone reconstructive surgery to address the damage done by female genital mutilation (FGM) inflicted on them two years ago.

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