00:00The Colombian Congress has passed a will aimed at preventing and eradicating female genital mutilation, a practice that mainly affects
00:08girls and has been deemed by international organizations to be a violation of human rights.
00:14The initiative includes measures of prevention, community education, comprehensive care for victims and strengthening the institutions responsible for addressing the
00:23issue.
00:23During the legislative debate, it was noted that over 200 cases have been reported in the country in recent years,
00:30which has driven to the adoption of specific measures to address the situation.
00:35Although the bill has already received Congress endorsement, it must still complete the final stages of the legislative process before
00:43becoming law.
00:44Its main challenge will be to ensure effective implementation in communities where cases are still being reported.
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