Authoring Agency: Equality Now
Publication Date: 2024
This factsheet was recently updated to include the most current knowledge and statistics regarding female genital mutilation (FGM) and its practice within the United States. It covers a range of questions regarding FGM, including the health consequences, relevant laws and policies, and the history of the practice in the U.S. It contains information that would be relevant for policymakers, researchers, or those designing interventions to prevent the practice.