Female genital mutilation: estimating the number of girls at risk

This study aimed to support the European institutions and Member States in providing accurate information on female genital mutilation and its risks among girls, taking into account new patterns of migration.

The report estimates the number of girls at risk in Belgium, Greece, France, Italy, Cyprus and Malta. It presents a common methodology to estimate the number of girls at risk of female genital mutilation in the EU, together with recommendations to improve policies to eliminate female genital mutilation and protect girls at risk.