This study examines the prevalence, drivers, and policy context of Female Genital Cutting (FGC) in Indonesia and Malaysia. It analyses the socio-cultural, religious, and legal frameworks that sustain the practice, alongside the role of medicalisation and challenges in data collection. The research situates this analysis within the broader Southeast Asian context, exploring opportunities for country-level and regional action to address this harmful practice.

The following attachments are available for this publication.

Policy Brief - [Female Genital MutilationCutting in Indonesia and Malaysia Opportunities for Regional and Country level Action].pdf

ViewDownload

This publication focuses on the following countries.

The following resources are related to this publication by citation.