In Ivory Coast, genitalia from FGM victims are trafficked for magic potions, despite a 25-year ban.

In Ivory Coast, genitalia from girls subjected to female genital mutilation (FGM) are trafficked for use in magic potions, with ground-down clitorises selling for approximately $170. Despite a 25-year ban on FGM, one in five Ivorian women are still affected, particularly in northern regions. This illicit trade undermines efforts to combat FGM and poses severe health risks, as condemned by UNICEF and local authorities.

September 11, 2024
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