Female genital mutilation (FGM) remains a significant concern in the European Union, affecting hundreds of thousands of women and girls and posing risks for some migrant and diaspora communities. Existing risk estimates provide an important evidence base for prevention and policy planning, but they cannot fully capture the social, cultural, institutional and migration-related factors that influence risk after migration to the EU.
This brief translates recent evidence on FGM-related risk in migration and diaspora contexts into practical messages for policy, prevention and the interpretation of risk estimates. It is intended for EU and national policymakers, equality bodies, statistical authorities, professionals working in child protection, asylum, health and education, and civil society organisations involved in preventing FGM and supporting affected women and girls. The findings also contribute to ongoing discussions on future approaches to estimating girls at risk of FGM in the EU.
