Sudan FGM Information
Prevalence of FGM: 86.6% (Women 15-49) 45.4% (Girls 15-18)
Most common types: Type 1 & 3
Medium Age of FGM: 9 Years
Regional information: Prevalence of FGM is widespread across the country
Practicing groups: All
Terminology: ‘Tahoor’ or ‘Takhor’ (Arabic, To purify/circumcision), ‘Khifad’ (Arabic, To lower)
FGM Law in Sudan: Illegal in some states
(All information has been sourced from 28 to Many, The Orchid Project and UNICEF)