Female Genital Mutilation/cutting: A Statistical Exploration 2005This publication analyses available statistics on female genital mutilation/cutting, with the aim of improving understanding of related issues in the wider context of gender equality and social change. The study centres on women aged 15-49 and their daughters, presenting estimates and examining differentials in prevalence, and highlighting patterns within the data that can strategically inform programmatic efforts. It will serve as a companion piece to the November 2005 UNICEF Innocenti Digest on Female Genital Mutilation/Cutting. |
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1.0 indicates available/not applicable Burkina Faso 2003 Cameroon cent of women Central African Republic Clitoridectomy clitoris continuation of FGM/C Côte d'Ivoire Côte d'Ivoire 1998 Countries are listed countries where FGM/C daughter circumcised DHS and MICS discontinuation of FGM/C empowerment end FGM/C Eritrea Ethiopia Burkina ethnic groups Excision female circumcision Female Genital Cutting Female Genital Mutilation FGM/C among women FGM/C status Figure Ghana girls groups are equal Guinea higher to lower household wealth husband infibulation Kenya least one daughter levels of FGM/C listed from higher Mauritania Muslim NA NA NA northern Sudan Percentage of women percentages of acceptance Place of residence prevalence among women prevalence of FGM/C quintile ratio of 1.0 Ratio of percentages religion Republic of Tanzania rural Senegal significant support the continuation survey Table tion type of circumcision type of FGM/C undergone FGM/C UNICEF United Republic urban variables women aged women supporting women who support World Health Organization