FGM ban

Colombia Passes Landmark Law Banning Female Genital Mutilation, First in Latin America

Colombia has become the first country in Latin America to pass a national law completely banning female genital mutilation (FGM). The bill, known as "Ninas sin ablacion," passed unanimously after two years of campaigning and now awaits presidential approval. Indigenous leaders celebrate the milestone but warn that deeply rooted traditions and secrecy remain obstacles.