Addressing the increasing prevalence of more complex forms of and trends in FGM is crucial for eliminating the practice, in accordance with the objectives listed in the 2030 Agenda. One of these issues is the prevalence of cross-border FGM practices in the border areas of Ethiopia, Kenya, Somalia, Tanzania, and Uganda.
This report provides insight into the work that UNFPA has been doing to tackle FGM across borders in these border areas, where country offices are implementing a wide range of initiatives to address the issue. The information provided in this report is structured into four pillars, namely those listed in the regional action plan to eliminate cross-border FGM endorsed by the Governments that participated in the interministerial meeting on ending cross-border FGM held in 2019.
