Togo FGM Information
Prevalence of FGM: 4.7% (Women 15-49) 1.8% (Girls 15-18) (DHS, 2013/14)
Most common types: Types 1 & 2
Common ages practiced: 0-14 years (most common between 5-9 years old)
Regional information: FGM prevalence is low throughout the country
Practicing groups: Unknown
Terminology: ‘Female Circumcision (English), ‘Excision’ (French)
FGM Law in Togo: Illegal
(All information has been sourced from 28 to Many, UNICEF and The Orchid Project)