GLOBAL DATABASE ON VIOLENCE AGAINST WOMENCOUNTRY-PROFILEUGANDAMEASURESPUBLIC DECLARATIONS OF SUPPORT FOR THE ABANDONMENT OF FGM
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UGANDA | AFRICA
Public declarations of support for the abandonment of FGM
Type of Measure
Prevention > Community mobilization
Form of Violence
Female genital mutilation
Brief Description

A total of 48 communities/villages participated in public declarations of support for the abandonment of the practice of FGM, which represents a major milestone as it demonstrated change in social expectations around FGM. The rescue of 37 girls from potential cutting is illustrative of this milestone in mindset change.

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