ADDIS ABABA: At least 200 million girls and women have undergone female genital mutilation (FGM), based on recent data from 31 countries, according to a United Nations report published on Tuesday (Wednesday in Manila).
“Despite recent progress, the prevalence of FGM remains alarmingly high in parts of Northern Africa, Eastern Africa and West Africa,” according to the World’s Women 2020: Trends and Statistics, which compiles 100 data stories that provide a snapshot of the state of gender equality worldwide.
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