Statement: Over four million girls still at risk of female genital mutilation: UN leaders call for sustained commitment and investment to end FGM
UN Women | 05.02.2026 23:02New York, 6 February 2026 — In 2026 alone, an estimated 4.5 million girls—many under the age of five—are at risk of undergoing female genital mutilation. Currently, more than 230 million girls and women are living with its consequences.
