Senegal FGM Information
Prevalence of FGM: 24.2% (Women 15-49) 22.2% (Girls 15-18) (DHS, 2015)
Most common types: Type 1, 2 & 3
Common ages practiced: 0-9 years (Medium Age of FGM: 4 Years))
Regional information: Prevalence of FGM is higher in the South of Senegal
Practicing ethnic groups: Diola, Poular, Mandingue, Soninke, Wolof and Serere
FGM law in Senegal: Illegal
(All information has been sourced from UNICEF, 28 to Many and The Orchid Project)