Harmful Practices

National FGM Centre

Where have harmful practices been recorded globally?

The below map highlights some of the harmful practices that are prevalent in countries across the globe. There will be many practices that have not been researched and will not show on the map. Harmful practices can happen any where in the world as families move with these practices embedded in culture.

*Please note, prevalence of FGM, Breast Flattening and Child Abuse Linked to Faith or Belief are not recorded on this map. 

View our FGM Prevalence Map, Breast Flattening and Child Abuse Linked to Faith or Belief Map.