Facts about harmful practices

Every year, millions of girls around the world are subjected to practices that harm them physically and emotionally, with the full knowledge and consent of their families, friends and communities. While harmful practices may vary widely, they are all violations of the rights of women and girls.

Herein presenting to your attention brief facts from the State of World Population Report 2020 on harmful practices that calls for urgent, accelerated action to stop female genital mutilation, child marriage, and other practices that harm women and girls.