FGM remains a serious concern in Ghana despite legal gains – Gender Ministry, UNFPA warn

The Ministry of Gender, Children and Social Protection and the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) have warned that female genital mutilation (FGM) remains a serious and evolving concern in Ghana, despite significant progress made over the past three decades. In a joint statement issued on Thursday, 6 February 2026, to mark the International Day of […]


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