This brochure is data collected by UNICEF on the topic of female genital mutilation/cutting (FGM/C) as a human rights issue that affects women and girls worldwide. It is intended to provide the increased data needed to measure the progress of the international community, who has made a commitment to take steps to eradicate this problem. The brochure reports an overall decline in the prevalence of FGM/C over the last three decades, though the pace of decline has been uneven amongst countries. The prevalence of FGM/C varies greatly, with the largest number of incidents reported in African nations. The brochure maintains that current progress is insufficient to keep up with population growth, and FGM/C will rise significantly in the next 15 years if trends do not change.