Colombia fights female genital mutilation
Summary
In Colombia’s Risaralda region, some Indigenous Embera communities continue the practice of female genital mutilation (FGM), which can cause serious health problems. For the first time, the Colombian Congress is discussing a law to ban FGM, supported by Indigenous women who want to stop this practice.Key Facts
- Female genital mutilation (FGM) is still practiced in some Embera Indigenous communities in Colombia’s Risaralda region.
- FGM can lead to infections, childbirth complications, and even death.
- This practice is traditional but poses severe health risks.
- Colombian Congress is currently debating a bill to legally ban FGM.
- Indigenous women are actively involved in pushing for the law to end FGM.
- This is the first time such a law is being considered in Colombia.
- The effort reflects growing attention to Indigenous rights and women's health in the country.
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