Female Genital Mutilation (FGM) various forms of operative procedures performed on the external female genitalia for non medical reasons 140 Mio. women and girls affected worldwide Mostly practiced in 28 countries in Africa Through immigration also issue in North America, Europe Deeply anchored social convention. Strong convictions why it has to be done. International conventions National efforts in prevalence countries FGM and GDC end of the 1990s: BMZ got involved issue in the political dialogue with partner countries KfW, GTZ, DED engaged with their respective instruments currently activities in 9 partner countries Further information KfW Entwicklungsbank Sector and Policy Division Health, Education and Social Protection Attn: Annette Gabriel GTZ supra regional and sector project Ending Female Genital Mutilation Department Sahel/WestafricaDED