Djibouti FGM Information
Prevalence of FGM: 93% (Women 15-49) 89.5% (Girls 15-18) (MICS, 2006)
Most common types: Types 3 & 4
Common ages practiced: 0-9 Years (Medium Age of FGM: 9 Years)
Regional information: Prevalence of FGM is widespread throughout the country
Practicing ethnic groups include: All
Terminology: ‘Gudnin’ (Somali, Circumcision), ‘L’Excision’ (French, Excision)
FGM law in Côte d’Ivoire: Illegal
(All information has been sourced from UNICEF, The Orchid Project and 28 to Many)