Genital mutilation cases rise in Portugal 2025

In 2025, 292 cases of genital mutilation were recorded within the Portuguese National Health Service (SNS), representing a 15% increase from the previous year. The majority of victims were under nine years old at the time of the procedure. This highlights a concerning trend of this practice within Portugal, primarily involving women from Guinea-Bissau.

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