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news France 24 En 2026-04-18

Colombia debates bill to ban female genital mutilation

Female genital mutilation continues in some Embera communities in Colombia’s Risaralda region, posing severe health risks. Congress is now debating legislation, spearheaded by Indigenous women, aimed at eradicating this harmful practice.

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