This table provides information on metadata for SDG indicators as defined by the UN Statistical Commission. Complete global metadata is provided by the UN Statistics Division.

Indicator name

Proportion of girls and women aged 15–49 years who have undergone female genital mutilation/cutting, by age

Indicator number

5.3.2

Target name

Eliminate all harmful practices, such as child, early and forced marriage and female genital mutilation

Target number

5.3

Global indicator description
UN designated tier

2

UN custodian agency

United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF)

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