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Colombia Passes Legislation to End Female Genital Mutilation

Updated 2026-06-14 15:40 UTC 1 source Positive

Colombia has enacted the first legislation in Latin America banning female genital mutilation. The new law aims to protect women's rights and health but faces ongoing challenges.

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Al Jazeera

‘Making history’: The fight to end female genital mutilation in Colombia

Colombia has passed the first legislation in Latin America to outlaw female genital mutilation. But barriers remain.

2026-06-14 13:01 UTC