Distribution of FGM/C across Sudan
The states in Sudan with the highest FGM/C prevalence are in the north-west: North Kordofan (97.7% of women aged 15–49), North Darfur (97.6%) and Northern (97.5%). The state with the lowest prevalence is Central Darfur, in the south-west, at 45.4%. Women aged 15–49 who live in rural areas are slightly more likely to undergo FGM/C (87.2%) than those who live in urban areas (85.5%).
FGM/C is least prevalent among women aged 14–59 with ‘no education’, at 76.8%.
52.8% of women aged 15–49 who have heard of FGM/C believe it should be discontinued.
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Trends in FGM Prevalence in Sudan
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Breaking down the most recent data by age group shows that the prevalence for women aged 45–49 is 91.8%, while for the youngest age group this has fallen to 81.7%. Despite the fact that a small proportion of women may be cut after the age of 15, the data suggests a trend towards lower prevalences among younger women.
_cover.jpg "Country Profile: FGM in Sudan (2019, English)")
_cover.jpg "Executive Summary: FGM in Sudan (2019, English)")
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_arabic_cover.jpg "Executive Summary: FGM in Sudan (2019, Arabic)")
.png "Sudan: The Law and FGM/C (2018; updated 2022, English)")
_cover.jpg "Key Findings: FGM in Sudan (2019, English)")
.png "Prevalence Trends By Age Graph: FGM in Sudan (2014)")
_arabic.jpeg "Prevalence Map: FGM in Sudan (2014, Arabic)")
.png "Prevalence Map: FGM in Sudan (2014, English)")
