FGM affects females in every local authority in England and Wales - study

Highest prevalence of women and girls affected by genital mutilation is in London, according to research which will increase pressure to tackle issue

Women and girls affected by female genital mutilation can be found in every local authority in England and Wales, with the highest number living in London, according to a major study which will place pressure on all councils to tackle the issue.

An estimated 137,000 women and girls are affected by FGM, with the highest rate of prevalence found in Southwark, according to the study by City University London and Equality Now.

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