On June 14, 2026, Colombia enacted legislation that prohibits female genital mutilation (FGM), marking the first such law in Latin America. Despite this legislative progress, challenges to fully eradicating the practice remain.
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Colombia Outlaws Female Genital Mutilation with New Legislation
Colombia has become the first country in Latin America to pass a law banning female genital mutilation, effective June 14, 2026. While this represents a significant step forward, obstacles to completely eliminating the practice persist.
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‘Making history’: The fight to end female genital mutilation in Colombia
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Colombia Outlaws Female Genital Mutilation with New Legislation