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Fatwa by the Indonesian Women's Ulama Congress Prohibiting Harmful Non-Medical Female Genital Mutilation/Cutting (2022)
Type of Measure
Laws > Violence against women > Legislation
Form of Violence
Female genital mutilation
Year
2022
Brief Description
In 2022, the Indonesian Women's Ulama Congress (Kongres Ulama Perempuan Indonesia/KUPI) issued Fatwa No. 08/MK-KUPI-2/XI/2022, declaring Female Genital Mutilation/Cutting (FGM/C) that causes harm without medical justification as haram (forbidden). The fatwa urges religious leaders, community leaders, health professionals, and families to undertake preventive measures and safeguard women from the risks associated with non-medical FGM/C.
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