The report “The Time is Now: End FGM/C – An Urgent Need for Global Response 2025” highlights the urgency of eradicating FGM/C by 2030 and provides actionable recommendations for governments, human rights bodies, and civil society organizations. Developed in partnership with the End FGM European Network and the US End FGM/C Network, the report is a vital resource for driving international efforts to end this harmful practice.

This 5-year update:

• Reveals updated data on the prevalence of FGM/C in 94 countries - across Africa, Asia, the Middle East, Latin America, and beyond.
• Highlights gaps in legal protections, funding, and government accountability, showing where action is urgently needed.
• Centers Survivor voices and provides recommendations for governments, human rights bodies, and civil society.