- FGM/C Research Initiative

Highest Prevalence

Research suggests that over 90% of the Malay ethnic community practice FGM/C, one of the highest prevalence rates in the world.

Most Impacted

UNICEF estimate that 70 million women and girls have been impacted by FGM/C in Indonesia, which represents 35% of the global burden (200 million women and girls).

No Legislation

No Asian countries have laws explicitly banning the practice, effectively making female genital mutilation and cutting legal across the region.

Lack of Data

The Maldives and Indonesia are the only Asian countries to include FGM/C in their population surveys resulting in a lack of reliable data across the region.

Asia

Regional Prevalence

Highest Prevalence

Most Impacted

No Legislation

Lack of Data

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