Sri Lanka FGM Information
Prevalence of FGM: Unknown
Most common types: Type 1 & 2
Common ages practiced: 40 days after birth
Regional information: Unknown
Practicing groups: Some Muslim communities and the Borah tribe.
Terminology: ‘Sunna’ (Tamil, Religious tradition/obligation (for Muslims))
FGM Law in Sri Lanka: No specific FGM law
(All information has been sourced from The Orchid Project and Stop FGM Mid East)