Technical Note: Developing Anti-FGM Laws Aligned With Human Rights

Description

This Technical Note provides comprehensive guidance on developing human rights-based laws to stop female genital mutilation (FGM). The Technical Note explains the different ways in which to align anti-FGM laws with international human rights standards and shares good practices from around the world. It serves as a vital reference point for policymakers, legal professionals, and advocates working to end FGM through legal reform and enforcement.

Author

UNFPA-UNICEF Joint Programme on the Elimination of Female Genital Mutilation (FGM)

Resource Type

Reports

Geographical Scope

International

Year

2024