Chad FGM Information
Prevalence of FGM: 38.4% (Women 15-49) 31.8% (Girls 15-18) (MICS, 2014-15)
Most common types: Type 2
Most common ages practiced: 0-14 Years (Medium Age of FGM: 9 Years)
Regional information: Prevalence of FGM is higher in the South and East of Chad
Practicing ethnic groups include: Sara, Arab, Hadjarai, Ouadai and Fitri-Batha
Terminology: ‘Bagne’ ‘Gadja’ (Nilo Sudanic Language)
FGM law in Chad: Illegal
(All information has been sourced from UNICEF, 28 to Many and The Orchid Project)