Over four million girls still at risk of female genital mutilation – UN

In 2026 alone, an estimated 4.5 million girls, many under the age of five, remain at risk of undergoing female genital mutilation (FGM). More than 230 million girls and women worldwide are currently living with its lifelong consequences The post Over four million girls still at risk of female genital mutilation – UN appeared first on Tribune Online.


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