Majority oppose female genital mutilation in countries where practice persists – UN agency

Jul 16, 2016, at 12:47 pm

New York, July 16 (Just Earth News): New data from the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) reveals that about two-thirds of men, women, boys and girls in countries where female genital mutilation is common say they want the practice to end.

New UN data shows need for urgent action to end female genital mutilation, child marriage

Jul 23, 2014, at 07:10 am

New York, July 22 (IBNS) New data released on Tuesday by the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) shows the need for urgent action to end female genital mutilation and child marriage – two practices that affect millions of girls across the globe.