On June 10, 2026, Colombia's Senate passed Bill 440, making it the first country in Latin America to legislate specifically against FGM. Between 2020 and 2025, 204 cases were recorded nationally, 177 involving Indigenous girls. Indigenous women drove the campaign that shaped the law's intercultural approach.
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La Colombie devient le premier pays d’Amérique latine à interdire les mutilations génitales féminines

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Le 10 juin 2026, le Sénat colombien a adopté le projet de loi 440, faisant de la Colombie le premier pays d’Amérique latine à légiférer spécifiquement contre les MGF. Entre 2020 et 2025, 204 cas ont été recensés, dont 177 concernant des filles autochtones. Ce sont des femmes autochtones qui ont porté la campagne ayant façonné la loi.

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