Colombia has passed the first legislation in Latin America to outlaw female genital mutilation. But barriers remain.
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‘Making history’: The fight to end female genital mutilation in Colombia
AI Summary & Analysis
What happened?
Colombia enacted legislation prohibiting female genital mutilation, the first such law in Latin America.
Why does this event matter?
The law creates a legal framework to criminalize the practice, though implementation barriers remain.