Colombia moves to ban female genital mutilation
The Colombian Senate has passed legislation to ban female genital mutilation (FGM), making it the first country in Latin America to do so. The law targets a practice that persists in some Indigenous communities despite being widely recognized as a human rights violation.
Why it matters
This represents a significant legal milestone in global efforts to eradicate harmful traditional practices and protect the rights of women and girls.
Colombia s Senate approved a law on Wednesday (June 10, 2026) to ban female genital mutilation (FGM), a practice that persists in some of the country s Indigenous communities, after two years of debate.
The reporting relies on international health standards and legislative facts without editorializing.
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