On December 10, 2009, the Ugandan Parliament voted unanimously to outlaw female genital mutilation (FGM). Under the legislation, anyone who conducts the procedure faces a 10-year prison sentence, and anyone convicted of aggravated FGM faces life imprisonment. Aggravated FGM would include situations where the woman dies, is disabled or is infected with HIV/AIDS.


Ugandan coat of arms

Learn more about female genital mutilation from the World Health Organization.

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