Report
1 Septiembre 2013

Female Genital Mutilation/ Cutting: A Statistical Exploration

Author: Jessica Plummer
Published by: UNICEF
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This report examines the largest ever number of nationally representative surveys from all 29 countries where female genital mutilation/ cutting is concentrated. It includes new data on girls under age 15 and presents estimates on prevalence and levels of support for the practice. The report explores the data through the lens of social norms and explores how social norms affect the practice.