UN Resolution on Intensifying global efforts for the elimination of female genital mutilations

The UN Resolution 67/146 on ‘Intensifying global efforts for the elimination of female genital mutilations’ was adopted by the General Assembly on 20 December 2012.

It calls for the international condemnation of harmful practices, especially FGM, and suggests comprehensive measures  including the empowerment of women and girls, awareness-raising campaigns with adequate funding. All efforts should try to “engage community and religious leaders” amongst others.